ceric

[ seer-ik, ser- ]

adjective

1. containing cerium, especially in the tetravalent state.

ceric

/ ˈsɪərɪk /

adjective

1. of or containing cerium in the tetravalent state

Word History and Origins

Origin of ceric¹

First recorded in 1860–65; cer(ium) + -ic

Example Sentences

Cerium compounds may be recognized by the red precipitate of ceric hydroxide, which is formed when sodium hypochlorite is added to a colourless cerous salt.

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