Definitions For Chlorous

Adjective

(not comparable) (chemistry) Of a compound, containing chlorine with a lower oxidation number than equivalent chloric compounds; especially having an oxidation number of 3. (obsolete) Relating to, or resembling, the electronegative character of chlorine; hence, electronegative; opposed to basylous or zincous.

Derived terms

{{der-top, }} chlorous acid chlorous anhydride chlorous oxide {{der-mid}} chlorous pole hypochlorous {{der-bottom}}

Related terms

{{rel-top, }} chloric {{rel-mid}} {{rel-bottom}}

Translations

Italian: cloroso

Etymology

{{confix, en, chlor, ous}}