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mercurous
[ mer-kyoor-uhs, mur-kyer-uhs ]
mercurous
/ ˈmɜːkjʊrəs /
adjective
- of or containing mercury in the monovalent state; denoting a mercury(I) compound. Mercurous salts contain the divalent ion Hg² 2 +
mercurous
/ mər-kyr′əs,mûr′kyər-əs /
- Containing mercury, especially mercury with a valence of 1.
- Compare mercuric
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Word History and Origins
Origin of mercurous1
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Example Sentences
The solution containing the molybdate is neutralised and treated with an excess of mercurous nitrate.
The precipitate is allowed to settle for some time, filtered, and washed with a dilute solution of mercurous nitrate.
It is formed by the action of a solution of mercurous nitrate, containing some nitrous acid, on alcohol.
The compound is a mixture of platino- or platinidcyanide of mercury and mercurous nitrate.
The necessary amounts of Lithium and Mercurous Chloride are then intimately mixed and made into solution.
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