argentic

[ ahr-jen-tik ]

/ ɑrˈdʒɛn tɪk /

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adjective Chemistry.

of or containing silver and having a valence greater than the corresponding argentous compound.

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Origin of argentic

First recorded in 1865–70; argent- + -ic

Words nearby argentic

argentaffin cell, argentaffinoma, argental, argenteous, Argenteuil, argentic, argentiferous, Argentina, argentine, Argentine ant, argentite

How to use argentic in a sentence

English writers frequently speak of "ammonio-argentic" ion and "ammonio-argentic" nitrate.
The Elements of Qualitative Chemical Analysis, vol. 1, parts 1 and 2.|Julius Stieglitz
These solutions fail to give a precipitate with argentic nitrate.
Cooley's Cyclopdia of Practical Receipts and Collateral Information in the Arts, Manufactures, Professions, and Trades..., Sixth Edition, Volume I|Arnold Cooley
There are two oxides of silver; called argentic oxide, and suroxide, by Berzelius.
A Dictionary of Arts, Manufactures and Mines|Andrew Ure
The argentic plate is always ready-at-hand, and the working of it is simplicity itself.
Photography in the Studio and in the Field|Edward M. Estabrooke

British Dictionary definitions for argentic

argentic

/ (ɑːˈdʒɛntɪk) /

adjective

chem of or containing silver in the divalent or trivalent state

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