chlorous

[ klawr-uhs, klohr- ]

adjective

1. containing trivalent chlorine.
2. of or derived from chlorous acid.

chlorous

/ ˈklɔːrəs /

adjective

1. of or containing chlorine in the trivalent state
2. of or containing chlorous acid

Word History and Origins

Origin of chlorous¹

First recorded in 1835–45; chlor- ² + -ous

Example Sentences

Pertaining to, or having the nature of, a basyle; electroÐpositive; basic; Ð opposed to chlorous.

From Project Gutenberg

Chlorous acid is not known in the pure condition; but its sodium salt is prepared by the action of sodium peroxide on a solution of chlorine peroxide: 2ClO2 + Na2O2 = 2NaClO2 + O2.

From Project Gutenberg

Those elements which are disengaged at the negative pole are termed electro-positive, or positive, or basylous elements, whilst those disengaged at the positive pole are termed electro-negative, or negative, or chlorous elements.

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This is illustrated in the four oxyacids of chlorine, HClO, HClO2, HClO3, HClO4, which have the names hypochlorous, chlorous, chloric and perchloric acids.

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These elements which are disengaged at the negative pole are termed electro-positive or positive or basylous elements, while those disengaged at the positive pole are termed electro-negative or negative or chlorous elements.

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