mercurous

[mer-kyoor-uhs, mur-kyer-uhs]

mer·cu·rous

[mer-kyoor-uhs, mur-kyer-uhs]
adjective Chemistry.
containing univalent mercury, Hg+1 or Hg2+2.

Origin:
1860–65; mercur(y) + -ous
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Mercurous is always a great word to know.
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a purplish-red, water-soluble powder, C20H11N2O10Na3, an azo dye used chiefly to color pharmaceuticals, food, and garments
existing as free, uncombined atoms
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mercurous (ˈmɜːkjʊrəs)
 
adj
of or containing mercury in the monovalent state; denoting a mercury(I) compound. Mercurous salts contain the divalent ion Hg²2+

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mercurous mer·cu·rous (mər-ky&oobreve;r'əs, mûr'kyər-əs)
adj.
Relating to or containing mercury, especially with a valence of 1.

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mercurous   (mər-kyr'əs, mûr'kyər-əs)  Pronunciation Key 
Containing mercury, especially mercury with a valence of 1. Compare mercuric.
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