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

Example Sentences

Associated words: filigree, platinum, desilverize, desilverization, patio, vermeil, fulguration, silversmith. silvery, a. silver, argent, argentine, argentous, argentiferous. similar, a. like, corresponding, resembling, homogeneous, analogous. similarity, n. analogy, homogeneity, likeness, similitude, correspondence. simile, n. comparison, metaphor. simoon, n. desert wind, khamsin, samiel. simper, n. smirk. simple, a. incomplex, uncompounded, single, elementary, uncombined, mere; plain, unaffected, artless, naïve, unsophisticated; credulous, gullible, silly, oafish.

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