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

Word History and Origins

Origin of ruthenic¹

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