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chlorous
[ klawr-uhs, klohr- ]
/ ˈklɔr əs, ˈkloʊr- /
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adjective
containing trivalent chlorine.
of or derived from chlorous acid.
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British Dictionary definitions for chlorous
chlorous
/ (ˈklɔːrəs) /
adjective
of or containing chlorine in the trivalent state
of or containing chlorous acid
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