argentous

English

Etymology

Borrowed from Latin argentosus.

Adjective

argentous (not comparable)

Of, pertaining to, or containing silver.
(chemistry) Of certain compounds, containing silver in a higher proportion than in argentic compounds.

Synonyms

(of, pertaining to, or containing silver): argentic, silvery

Derived terms

argentous chloride
argentous fluoride
argentous oxide

Related terms

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