bismuthous

American

[biz-muh-thuhs] / ˈbɪz mə θəs /

adjective

Chemistry.

containing trivalent bismuth.

bismuthous British

/ ˈbɪzməθəs /

adjective

of or containing bismuth in the trivalent state

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Etymology

Origin of bismuthous

First recorded in 1880–85; bismuth + -ous

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