argentous

[ ahr-jen-tuhs ]

adjective

, Chemistry.

1. containing univalent silver, as argentous chloride, AgCl.

argentous

/ ɑːˈdʒɛntəs /

adjective

1. chem of or containing silver in the monovalent state

Word History and Origins

Origin of argentous¹

First recorded in 1865–70; argent- + -ous