mercurous

English edit

Etymology edit

mercury +‎ -ous

Adjective edit

mercurous (not comparable)

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

Synonyms edit

(pertaining to or derived from mercury): mercuric
(containing mercury(I)): hydrargyrous

Derived terms edit

Derived terms

See also edit

mercuric

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