bismuthic

American

[biz-myoo-thik, -muhth-ik, biz-muh-thik] / bɪzˈmyu θɪk, -ˈmʌθ ɪk, ˈbɪz mə θɪk /

adjective

Chemistry.

of or containing bismuth, especially in the pentavalent state.

bismuthic British

/ -ˈmʌθɪk, bɪzˈmjuːθɪk /

adjective

of or containing bismuth in the pentavalent state

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Etymology

Origin of bismuthic

First recorded in 1790–1800; bismuth + -ic

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Of or pertaining to bismuth; containing bismuth, when this element has its higher valence; as, bismuthic oxide.

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