cobaltous

English

Etymology

From cobalt +‎ -ous.

Adjective

cobaltous (comparative more cobaltous, superlative most cobaltous)

1. (chemistry) Containing cobalt in oxidation state 2.

Derived terms

• cobaltous chloride
• cobaltous oxide

Related terms

• cobalto-

See also

• cobaltic
• cobaltosic