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BISMUTHIC
bismuthic
(adjective) containing bismuth (especially in the pentavalent state)
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Adjective
bismuthic (not comparable)
(chemistry) Of, or containing bismuth in its higher valence.
Source: Wiktionary
Bis"muth*ic, a. (Chem.)
Definition: Of or pertaining to bismuth; containing bismuth, when this element has its higher valence; as, bismuthic oxide.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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