argentous

[ahr-jen-tuh s]

adjective Chemistry.

containing univalent silver, as argentous chloride, AgCl.

Origin of argentous

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

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British Dictionary definitions for argentous

argentous

adjective

chem of or containing silver in the monovalent state

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