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Mercurous

Mer-cu′rous

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Adj.
(Chem.)
Of, pertaining to, or derived from, mercury; containing mercury; – said of those compounds of mercury in which it is present in its highest proportion.
Mercurous chloride
.
(Chem.)
See
Calomel
.

Definition 2024


mercurous

mercurous

English

Adjective

mercurous (not comparable)

  1. (chemistry) Pertaining to or derived from mercury.
  2. (chemistry) Of a compound, containing mercury with an oxidation number of 1.

Synonyms

  • (pertaining to or derived from mercury): mercuric

Derived terms

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