ceric

American

[seer-ik, ser-] / ˈsɪər ɪk, ˈsɛr- /

adjective

containing cerium, especially in the tetravalent state.

ceric British

/ ˈsɪərɪk /

adjective

of or containing cerium in the tetravalent state

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Etymology

Origin of ceric

First recorded in 1860–65; cer(ium) + -ic

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Cerium compounds may be recognized by the red precipitate of ceric hydroxide, which is formed when sodium hypochlorite is added to a colourless cerous salt.

From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 5, Slice 7 "Cerargyrite" to "Charing Cross" by Various

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