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xenic acid

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[zee-nik, zen-ik] / ˈzi nɪk, ˈzɛn ɪk /

noun

Chemistry.

  1. the aqueous solution of xenon trioxide, a stable weak acid and strong oxidizing agent.

Etymology

Origin of xenic acid

xen(on) + -ic

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