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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: pertaining, containing, sulphur, lower, oxidation.
Arsenic
noun · 78% connection
One of the elements, a solid substance resembling a metal in its physical properties, but in its chemical relations ranking with the n…
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: pertaining, containing, sulphur, lower, oxidation.
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: pertaining, containing, sulphur, lower, oxidation.
Ether
noun · 78% connection
A light, volatile, mobile, inflammable liquid, (C2H5)2O, of a characteristic aromatic odor, obtained by the distillation of alcohol wi…
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: pertaining, containing, sulphur, lower, oxidation.
Etherification
noun · 78% connection
The act or process of making ether; specifically, the process by which a large quantity of alcohol is transformed into ether by the ag…
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: pertaining, containing, sulphur, lower, oxidation.
Guanidine
noun · 78% connection
A strongly alkaline base, CN3H5, formed by the oxidation of guanin, and also obtained combined with methyl in the decomposition of cre…
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: pertaining, containing, sulphur, lower, oxidation.
Hypophosphoric
adjective · 78% connection
Pertaining to, or derived from, or containing, phosphorus in a lower state of oxidation than in phosphoric compounds; as, hypophosphor…
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: pertaining, containing, sulphur, lower, oxidation.
Hypophosphorous
adjective · 78% connection
Pertaining to, or containing, phosphorus in a lower state of oxidation than in phosphoric compounds; as, hypophosphorous acid.
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: pertaining, containing, sulphur, lower, oxidation.
Hyposulphurous
adjective · 78% connection
Pertaining to, or containing, sulphur, all, or a part, in a low state of oxidation.
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: pertaining, containing, sulphur, lower, oxidation.
Isethionic
adjective · 78% connection
Pertaining to, derived from, or designating, an acid, HO.C2H4.SO3H, obtained as an oily or crystalline substance, by the action of sul…
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: pertaining, containing, sulphur, lower, oxidation.
Keratin
noun · 78% connection
A nitrogenous substance, or mixture of substances, containing sulphur in a loose state of combination, and forming the chemical basis…
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: pertaining, containing, sulphur, lower, oxidation.
Mercaptan
noun · 78% connection
Any one of series of compounds, hydrosulphides of alcohol radicals, in composition resembling the alcohols, but containing sulphur in…
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: pertaining, containing, sulphur, lower, oxidation.
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: pertaining, containing, sulphur, lower, oxidation.
Normal
adjective · 78% connection
Denoting certain hypothetical compounds, as acids from which the real acids are obtained by dehydration; thus, normal sulphuric acid a…
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: pertaining, containing, sulphur, lower, oxidation.
Osmic
adjective · 78% connection
Pertaining to, derived from, or containing, osmium; specifically, designating those compounds in which it has a valence higher than in…
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: pertaining, containing, sulphur, lower, oxidation.
Oxidation number
noun · 78% connection
the degree of oxidation of an atom or ion or molecule; for simple atoms or ions the oxidation number is equal to the ionic charge; "th…
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: pertaining, containing, sulphur, lower, oxidation.
Oxidation state
noun · 78% connection
the degree of oxidation of an atom or ion or molecule; for simple atoms or ions the oxidation number is equal to the ionic charge; "th…
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: pertaining, containing, sulphur, lower, oxidation.
Oxyacid
noun · 78% connection
An acid containing oxygen, as chloric acid or sulphuric acid; -- contrasted with the hydracids, which contain no oxygen, as hydrochlor…
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: pertaining, containing, sulphur, lower, oxidation.