mercurous

[ mer-kyoor-uhs, mur-kyer-uhs ]

adjective

, Chemistry.

1. containing univalent mercury, Hg +1 or Hg 2 +2 .

mercurous

/ ˈmɜːkjʊrəs /

adjective

1. of or containing mercury in the monovalent state; denoting a mercury(I) compound. Mercurous salts contain the divalent ion Hg² 2 ⁺

mercurous

/ mər-kyr′əs,mûr′kyər-əs /

1. Containing mercury, especially mercury with a valence of 1.
2. Compare mercuric

Word History and Origins

Origin of mercurous¹

First recorded in 1860–65; mercur(y) + -ous

Example Sentences

The solution containing the molybdate is neutralised and treated with an excess of mercurous nitrate.

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The precipitate is allowed to settle for some time, filtered, and washed with a dilute solution of mercurous nitrate.

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It is formed by the action of a solution of mercurous nitrate, containing some nitrous acid, on alcohol.

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The compound is a mixture of platino- or platinidcyanide of mercury and mercurous nitrate.

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The necessary amounts of Lithium and Mercurous Chloride are then intimately mixed and made into solution.

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