chlorous
Americanadjective
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of or containing chlorine in the trivalent state
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of or containing chlorous acid
Etymology
Origin of chlorous
Example Sentences
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The reaction is analogous to that used to prepare chlorous acid.
From Textbooks • Feb. 14, 2019
The only definitely known halous acid is chlorous acid, HClO2, obtained by the reaction of barium chlorite with dilute sulfuric acid:
From Textbooks • Feb. 14, 2019
Pertaining to, or having the nature of, a basyle; electroÐpositive; basic; Ð opposed to chlorous.
From Webster's Unabridged Dictionary (2nd 100 Pages) by Webster, Noah
These elements which are disengaged at the negative pole are termed electro-positive or positive or basylous elements, while those disengaged at the positive pole are termed electro-negative or negative or chlorous elements.
From Occult Chemistry Clairvoyant Observations on the Chemical Elements by Sinnett, A. P.
HClO3 is chloric acid; HClO2, chlorous; HClO, hypochlorous; HClO4 perchloric.
From An Introduction to Chemical Science by Williams, Rufus Phillips
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