chlorous

English

Etymology

chlor- +‎ -ous

Pronunciation

• Rhymes: -ɔːrəs

Adjective

chlorous (not comparable)

1. (chemistry) Of a compound, containing chlorine with a lower oxidation number than equivalent chloric compounds; especially having an oxidation number of 3.
2. (obsolete) Relating to, or resembling, the electronegative character of chlorine; hence, electronegative; opposed to basylous or zincous.

Derived terms

• chlorous acid
• chlorous anhydride
• chlorous oxide

• chlorous pole
• hypochlorous

Related terms

• chloric

Translations

compound

• Italian: cloroso
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