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thallous

[ thal-uhs ]
/ ˈθæl əs /
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adjective Chemistry.
containing univalent thallium.
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Also thal·li·ous [thal-ee-uhs]. /ˈθæl i əs/.

Origin of thallous

First recorded in 1885–90; thall(ium) + -ous
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British Dictionary definitions for thallous

thallous
/ (ˈθæləs) /

adjective
of or containing thallium, esp in the monovalent state
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