plumbous

English

Etymology

From Latin plumb(um) (“lead”) + -ous.

Pronunciation

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Adjective

plumbous (not comparable)

  1. (chemistry) Of, pertaining to, resembling or containing lead.
  2. (chemistry) Specifically, of compounds in which it has a lower valence as contrasted with plumbic compounds.

Derived terms

  • plumbous acid
  • plumbous chloride
  • plumbous chromate
  • plumbous nitrate
  • plumbous sulfide, plumbous sulphide

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