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- noun Plural form of
perchlorate .
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Examples
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The iodine counteracts the perchlorates, which is a big relief.
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It also contains chemicals called perchlorates, which are toxic to humans but conceivably could be used as an energy source by certain microbes.
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It also contains chemicals called perchlorates, which are toxic to humans but conceivably could be used as an energy source by certain microbes.
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It also contains chemicals called perchlorates, which are toxic to humans but conceivably could be used as an energy source by certain microbes.
KCTV5.com - News 2008
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With its discovery, concern was expressed in some news stories that "perchlorates" (which can weakly oxidize organic materials) reduced the previously-announced soil's "habitability for life." an MSNBC report, on the specifics from the NASA "perchlorate" news briefing
Red Ice Creations 2008
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“The soil samples it dug up show several possible energy sources, such as perchlorates,” he adds, “and that discovery will have a big impact on future plans to explore Mars.
Phoenix Phone Home! Teams Still Attempting Contact with Mars Lander | Universe Today 2010
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Aqua… that would be very kewl if perchlorates were discovered.
MRO Radar Maps Extensive Subsurface Martian Ice | Universe Today 2010
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Now which of these processes would allow for the easy collection of concentrated perchlorates?
MRO Radar Maps Extensive Subsurface Martian Ice | Universe Today 2010
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Would it be better to use purified and electrolyzed Hydrogen and Oxygen for fuel? too the perchlorates?
MRO Radar Maps Extensive Subsurface Martian Ice | Universe Today 2010
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We have heard of perchlorates, carbonates, water clouds, a large exposed ice table under the lander (quite amazing!!), ice chunks in the trenches, soil characteristics, dust devils, etc.
Mars Phoenix Embarks on A New Career as a Guest Blogger - NASA Watch 2008
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