argentous

English

Etymology

Borrowed from Latin argentosus.

Adjective

argentous (not comparable)

  1. Of, pertaining to, or containing silver.
  2. (chemistry) Of certain compounds, containing silver in a higher proportion than in argentic compounds.

Synonyms

Derived terms

  • argentous chloride
  • argentous fluoride
  • argentous oxide

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