About The Word Chlorous
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Chlorous
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What's The Definition Of Chlorous?Synonyms | Synonyms for Chlorous: Related Terms | Find terms related to Chlorous: See Also | Chlorous In Webster's Dictionary \Chlo"rous\, a. [See {Chlorine}.]
1. Of, pertaining to, or derived from, chlorine; -- said of
those compounds of chlorine in which this element has a
valence of three, the next lower than in chloric
compounds; as, chlorous acid, {HClO2}.
2. (Chem. Physics) Pertaining to, or resembling, the
electro-negative character of chlorine; hence,
electro-negative; -- opposed to basylous or zincous.
[Obs.]
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