thallous

/ˈθæləs/
adjective
  1. Relating to or containing thallium, especially in its lower (+1) oxidation state.
    • Thallous salts are sometimes used in specialized medical imaging.
    • The chemist prepared a thallous compound for the experiment.
    • The lab safety sheet warned about the toxicity of thallous solutions.
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