ARGENTIC

argentic

(adjective) relating to compounds in which silver is bivalent

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Adjective

argentic (not comparable)

Of, pertaining to or containing silver.

(chemistry) Of certain compounds, containing silver in a lower proportion than in argentous compounds.

Synonyms

• (of, pertaining to or containing silver): argentous, silvery

Anagrams

• catering, citrange, creating, creäting, reacting, reäcting

Source: Wiktionary


Ar*gen"tic, a. (Chem.)

Definition: Pertaining to, derived from, or containing, silver; -- said of certain compounds of silver in which this metal has its lowest proportion; as, argentic chloride.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



RESET




Word of the Day

2 June 2025

FOOTING

(noun) status with respect to the relations between people or groups; “on good terms with her in-laws”; “on a friendly footing”


coffee icon

Coffee Trivia

There are four varieties of commercially viable coffee: Arabica, Liberica, Excelsa, and Robusta. Growers predominantly plant the Arabica species. Although less popular, Robusta tastes slightly more bitter and contains more caffeine.

coffee icon