ARSENIOUS

arsenious

(adjective) relating to compounds in which arsenic is trivalent

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Adjective

arsenious (not comparable)

(chemistry) Of or containing arsenic with a valence of 3.

Source: Wiktionary


Ar*se"ni*ous, a. Etym: [Cf. F. arsénieux.]

1. Pertaining to, consisting of, or containing, arsenic; as, arsenious powder or glass.

2. (Chem.)

Definition: Pertaining to, or derived from, arsenic, when having an equivalence next lower than the highest; as, arsenious acid.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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