ammonium perchlorate 1
noundomain: substance
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EnglishDefinition
an inorganic compound with the formula NH4ClO4; a powerful oxidizer.
Examples
- 1.The vast majority of ammonium perchlorate is used to make solid propellants.
Hypernym
perchlorate 1
noun
a salt of perchloric acid
ammonium salt 1
noun
any salt containing the NH 4 + ion, formed by the neutralization of ammonium hydroxide by an acid.
Substance_meronym
explosive 1
noun
a chemical substance that undergoes a rapid chemical change (with the production of gas) on being heated or struck
EnglishSubstance_holonym
explosive 1
noun
a chemical substance that undergoes a rapid chemical change (with the production of gas) on being heated or struck
