How Do You Spell PERCHLORATES?

Pronunciation: [pˈɜːklɔːɹˌe͡ɪts] (IPA)

Perchlorates is spelled /pərˈklɔːreɪts/. The word is pronounced with a schwa sound in the first syllable, followed by the stress on the second syllable. The "ch" sound is pronounced as a hard "k" sound, while the "l" sound is emphasized with a long "l" sound. The "a" sound is pronounced as the vowel sound in "hey" while the "t" and "s" sounds are pronounced together as the "ts" sound. This word is commonly used in chemistry to refer to a type of salt.

PERCHLORATES Meaning and Definition

1. Perchlorates refer to a class of chemical compounds comprising salts of perchloric acid, which is a highly reactive and strong oxidizing agent. Perchlorates are composed of a perchlorate ion (ClO4-) and a cation, typically a metal ion. They are widely used in various industrial applications, such as pyrotechnics, manufacturing of explosives, rocket propellants, and as a component in airbag initiators, among others.

   Due to their strong oxidizing properties, perchlorates can release oxygen when heated or reacted with reducing substances, which makes them highly suitable for use in explosives and propellants. However, this inherent reactivity also makes perchlorate salts a significant environmental and human health concern. Once released into the environment, perchlorates can contaminate water sources, particularly groundwater, where they can persist for a long time due to their stability.

   The presence of perchlorates in drinking water has been associated with potential health risks, such as disruption of thyroid function, affecting the production of essential hormones. Thus, governments and regulatory bodies impose limits on the permissible levels of perchlorates in drinking water and have implemented measures to reduce their presence.

   To mitigate perchlorate contamination, treatment methods such as chemical reduction, ion exchange, and biological processes can be employed to remove or reduce perchlorate concentrations in contaminated water sources. Additionally, research and technological advancements continue to contribute to the development of safer alternatives to perchlorates and more effective strategies for their removal from the environment.

Common Misspellings for PERCHLORATES

• oerchlorates
• lerchlorates
• -erchlorates
• 0erchlorates
• pwrchlorates
• psrchlorates
• pdrchlorates
• prrchlorates
• p4rchlorates
• p3rchlorates
• peechlorates
• pedchlorates
• pefchlorates
• petchlorates
• pe5chlorates
• pe4chlorates
• perxhlorates
• pervhlorates
• perfhlorates
• perdhlorates

Etymology of PERCHLORATES

The word "perchlorates" is derived from the combination of two components: "per-" and "chlorate".

The prefix "per-" comes from the Latin word "per" meaning "through", "thoroughly", or "excessively". In chemical terminology, "per-" is used to indicate that an element in a compound currently possesses its highest oxidation state or is present in its maximum amounts.

The term "chlorate" refers to a salt or ester of chloric acid (HClO3), which is a strong acid containing chlorine. The word "chlorate" originates from the Greek word "khloros", meaning "pale green" or "yellowish green".

Combining these components, "perchlorates" refers to a class of chemical compounds that contain chlorine in its highest oxidation state.