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Definition of Chlorous
1. a. 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.
Definition of Chlorous
1. Adjective. (chemistry) Of a compound, containing chlorine with a lower oxidation number than equivalent chloric compounds; especially having an oxidation number of 3. ¹
2. Adjective. (obsolete) Relating to, or resembling, the electronegative character of chlorine; hence, electronegative; opposed to (term basylous) or (term zincous). ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Chlorous
1. pertaining to chlorine [adj] - See also: chlorine
Medical Definition of Chlorous
1. 1. Relating to chlorine. 2. Denoting compounds of chlorine in which its valence is +3; e.g., chlorous acid. (05 Mar 2000)
Lexicographical Neighbors of Chlorous
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