selenous

/səˈliːnəs/
adjective
  1. Relating to or containing selenium, especially in a chemical form with a lower oxidation state.
    • The lab tested the soil for selenous compounds to assess selenium levels.
    • Selenous acid is used in some industrial processes for metal finishing.
    • Chemists study selenous reactions to understand how selenium behaves in different environments.
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