Definition

A chemical compound that contains the chlorate ion, which consists of one chlorine atom and three oxygen atoms.

Example

Sodium chlorate is often used as a herbicide.

Conversation

Have you heard about the new experiments involving chlorate?

No, I haven't! What are they trying to achieve?

They're looking into its potential uses in agriculture.

That sounds interesting! I wonder how chlorate can help with plant growth.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Chlorate → It is formed from "chlor-" (from Greek "chloros", meaning green) and "-ate" (a suffix used in chemistry to denote a salt or ester of an acid). The word "chlorate" refers to a chemical compound containing chlorine in a specific oxidation state, often associated with a green color in its compounds.

Memory Tip

Think of 'chloros', which means green, to remember that 'chlorate' is a chemical compound related to chlorine.

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