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ruthenic

[ roo-then-ik, -thee-nik ]

adjective

, Chemistry.
  1. containing ruthenium in a higher valence state than the corresponding ruthenious compound.


ruthenic

/ ruːˈθɛnɪk /

adjective

  1. of or containing ruthenium, esp in a high valency state
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012


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Word History and Origins

Origin of ruthenic1

First recorded in 1840–50; ruthen(ium) + -ic
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Example Sentences

Ruthenic Sesquioxide (Ru2O3); occurs in the anhydrous form when the metal is ignited in a current of air.

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