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argentous

American  
[ahr-jen-tuhs] / ɑrˈdʒɛn təs /

adjective

Chemistry.

  1. containing univalent silver, as argentous chloride, AgCl.

argentous British  
/ ɑːˈdʒɛntəs /

adjective

  1. chem of or containing silver in the monovalent state

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Etymology

Origin of argentous

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

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