Mercurous

Full definition of mercurous

Adjective

1. (chemistry) Pertaining to or derived from mercury.
2. (chemistry) Of a compound, containing mercury with an oxidation number of 1.

Synonyms

• (pertaining to or derived from mercury): mercuric

Derived terms

• mercurous chloride
• mercurous fluoride
• mercurous nitrate
• mercurous oxide
• mercurous sulfide, mercurous sulphide