mercurous

Relating to or containing mercury, especially with a valence of 1.

Related to or containing mercury.

In chem., specifically applied to compounds in which two atoms of mercury are regarded as forming a bivalent radical: as, mercurous chlorid, Hg₂Cl₂.

Of, pertaining to, or derived from, mercury; containing mercury; — said of those compounds of mercury in which it is present in its highest proportion.

See Calomel.

Pertaining to or derived from mercury.

Of a compound, containing mercury with an oxidation number of 1.

of or containing mercury