THALLOUS

Adjective

thallous (comparative more thallous, superlative most thallous)

(inorganic chemistry) Of or pertaining to thallium, especially to thallium having a valency of 1

Anagrams

• Southall

Source: Wiktionary


Thal"lous, a. (Chem.)

Definition: Of or pertaining to thallium; derived from, or containing, thallium; specifically, designating those compounds in which the element has a lower valence as contrasted with the thallic compounds. [Written also thallious.]

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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