argentous

/ɑrˈdʒɛntəs/
adjective
  1. Relating to or containing silver, especially with a valence of one.
    • Argentous oxide is used in some specialized chemical reactions.
    • The chemist studied argentous compounds in the laboratory.
    • The mineral sample showed argentous properties under analysis.
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