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argentous

[ ahr-jen-tuhs ]

adjective

, Chemistry.
  1. containing univalent silver, as argentous chloride, AgCl.


argentous

/ ɑːˈdʒɛntəs /

adjective

  1. chem of or containing silver in the monovalent state


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Word History and Origins

Origin of argentous1

First recorded in 1865–70; argent- + -ous

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