Associations to the word «Mercurous»

Wiktionary

MERCUROUS, adjective. (chemistry) Pertaining to or derived from mercury.
MERCUROUS, adjective. (chemistry) Of a compound, containing mercury with an oxidation number of 1.

Dictionary definition

MERCUROUS, adjective. Of or containing mercury.

Wise words

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