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-ic
unknown · 78% connection
A suffix, denoting that the element indicated enters into certain compounds with its highest valence, or with a valence relatively hig…
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: containing, derived, nitrogen, lower, valence.
-ous
unknown · 78% connection
A suffix denoting that the element indicated by the name bearing it, has a valence lower than that denoted by the termination -ic; as,…
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: containing, derived, nitrogen, lower, valence.
Aurous
adjective · 78% connection
Pertaining to, or derived from, gold; -- said of those compounds of gold in which this element has its lower valence; as, aurous oxide.
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: containing, derived, nitrogen, lower, valence.
Azo-
unknown · 78% connection
Now especially applied to compounds containing a two atom nitrogen group uniting two hydrocarbon radicals, as in azobenzene, azobenzoi…
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: containing, derived, nitrogen, lower, valence.
Chlorous
adjective · 78% connection
Of, pertaining to, or derived from, chlorine; -- said of those compounds of chlorine in which this element has a valence of three, the…
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: containing, derived, nitrogen, lower, valence.
Chromous
adjective · 78% connection
Of, pertaining to, or derived from, chromium, when this element has a valence lower than that in chromic compounds.
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: containing, derived, nitrogen, lower, valence.
Cobaltous
adjective · 78% connection
Pertaining to, derived from, or containing, cobalt; -- said esp. of cobalt compounds in which the metal has its lower valence.
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: containing, derived, nitrogen, lower, valence.
Diazo-
unknown · 78% connection
A combining form (also used adjectively), meaning pertaining to, or derived from, a series of compounds containing a radical of two ni…
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: containing, derived, nitrogen, lower, valence.
Ferric
adjective · 78% connection
Pertaining to, derived from, or containing iron. Specifically (Chem.), denoting those compounds in which iron has a higher valence tha…
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: containing, derived, nitrogen, lower, valence.
Ferrous
adjective · 78% connection
Pertaining to, or derived from, iron; -- especially used of compounds of iron in which the iron has its lower valence; as, ferrous sul…
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: containing, derived, nitrogen, lower, valence.
Hypochlorous
adjective · 78% connection
Pertaining to, or derived from, chlorine having a valence lower than in chlorous compounds.
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: containing, derived, nitrogen, lower, valence.
Manganic
adjective · 78% connection
Of, pertaining to resembling, or containing, manganese; specif., designating compounds in which manganese has a higher valence as cont…
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: containing, derived, nitrogen, lower, valence.
Manganous
adjective · 78% connection
Of, pertaining to, designating, those compounds of manganese in which the element has a lower valence as contrasted with manganic comp…
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: containing, derived, nitrogen, lower, valence.
Molybdic
adjective · 78% connection
Of, pertaining to, or containing, molybdenum; specif., designating those compounds in which the element has a higher valence, as contr…
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: containing, derived, nitrogen, lower, valence.
Molybdous
adjective · 78% connection
Of, pertaining to, or containing, molybdenum; specif., designating those compounds in which molybdenum has a lower valence as contrast…
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: containing, derived, nitrogen, lower, valence.
Nickelic
adjective · 78% connection
Pertaining to, or containing, nickel; specifically, designating compounds in which, as contrasted with the nickelous compounds, the me…
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: containing, derived, nitrogen, lower, valence.
Nickelous
adjective · 78% connection
Of, pertaining to, or designating, those compounds of nickel in which, as contrasted with the nickelic compounds, the metal has a lowe…
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: containing, derived, nitrogen, lower, valence.
Nitric
adjective · 78% connection
Of, pertaining to, or containing, nitrogen; specifically, designating any one of those compounds in which, as contrasted with nitrous…
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: containing, derived, nitrogen, lower, valence.
