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mercurous

/mer-kyoor-uhs, mur-kyer-uhs/US // mərˈkyʊər əs, ˈmɜr kyər əs //UK // (ˈmɜːkjʊrəs) //

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Definitions

adj.形容词 adjective
  1. 1

    Chemistry.

    • : containing univalent mercury, Hg+1 or Hg2+2.

Examples

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

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

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

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

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

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