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ruthenic

American  
[roo-then-ik, -thee-nik] / ruˈθɛn ɪk, -ˈθi nɪk /

adjective

Chemistry.

  1. containing ruthenium in a higher valence state than the corresponding ruthenious compound.

ruthenic British  
/ ruːˈθɛnɪk /

adjective

  1. of or containing ruthenium, esp in a high valency state

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Etymology

Origin of ruthenic

First recorded in 1840–50; ruthen(ium) + -ic

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