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mercurous

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mer·cu·rous  (mr-kyrs, mûrkyr-s)
adj.
Relating to or containing mercury, especially with a valence of 1.
mercurous [ˈmɜːkjʊrəs]
adj
(Chemistry / Elements & Compounds) of or containing mercury in the monovalent state; denoting a mercury(I) compound. Mercurous salts contain the divalent ion Hg22+
mercurous  (mr-kyrs, mûrkyr-s)
Containing mercury, especially mercury with a valence of 1. Compare mercuric.
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Adj.1.mercurous - of or containing mercury
mercuric
chemical science, chemistry - the science of matter; the branch of the natural sciences dealing with the composition of substances and their properties and reactions


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