Definition of CHLOROUS

chlorous

Adj

  • Of a compound, containing chlorine with a lower oxidation number than equivalent chloric compounds; especially having an oxidation number of 3.
  • Relating to, or resembling, the electronegative character of chlorine; hence, electronegative; opposed to basylous or zincous.

Origin / Etymology

From chlor- + -ous.

Scrabble Score: 13

chlorous is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
chlorous is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
chlorous is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 15

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