HeyRuaHow to say “chlorate” in Irish
- Irish:
- clóráit
- English:
- chlorate
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine
- Pronunciation:
- “KLOH-rawtch” /ˈkl̪ˠoːɾˠaːtʲ/
Various forms
- Genitive singular:
- clóráite, na clóráite (e.g. tuaslagán clóráite, a chlorate solution)
What does “clóráit” mean?
- chlorate
- A chemical salt containing chlorine and oxygen, used for example in weedkillers and explosives.Also: chlorate salt, sodium chlorate, potassium chlorate.
“Clóráit” with the article
Here is clóráit after the article (an t-alt).
an chlóráit
the chlorate
Lenition: c becomes ch after an (feminine noun)
“Clóráit” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using clóráit, the Irish word for chlorate.
Is salann ceimiceach í clóráit.
Chlorate is a chemical salt.
Úsáidtear an chlóráit i roinnt lotnaidicídí.
Chlorate is used in some weedkillers.
Bhí boladh láidir ón tuaslagán clóráite.
The chlorate solution had a strong smell.
Coinnigh an chlóráit i bhfad ó thine.
Keep the chlorate well away from fire.
Tá clóráit sa bhosca sin sa tsaotharlann.
There is chlorate in that box in the lab.
Rinne an múinteoir turgnamh le clóráit photaisiam.
The teacher did an experiment with potassium chlorate.
Is ocsaídeoir láidir í an chlóráit.
Chlorate is a strong oxidizer.
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Chlorate in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for chlorate?
The Irish for chlorate is clóráit (pronounced “KLOH-rawtch”). It’s a feminine noun.
How do you pronounce clóráit in Irish?
Clóráit is said like “KLOH-rawtch” (IPA /ˈkl̪ˠoːɾˠaːtʲ/).
Does clóráit have a plural?
No plural form is given for clóráit in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does clóráit change to chlóráit or gclóráit?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) clóráit becomes mo chlóráit (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár gclóráit (eclipsis).
What is the difference between clóráit and clóiríd?
Clóráit is chlorate, a salt with chlorine and oxygen, while clóiríd is chloride, a salt containing chlorine only, such as clóiríd sóidiam (sodium chloride).
