1. a salt of chloric acid, containing the ClO3- ion
Usage: chemistry

Examples

• Sodium chlorate is commonly used as a herbicide.
• The laboratory stored potassium chlorate in a secure cabinet.
• Chlorate compounds can be dangerous if mixed with organic materials.
• The chemist analyzed the chlorate solution for purity.
• Many fireworks contain chlorate salts as oxidizers.
• The farmer applied chlorate-based weed killer to the field.