# chlorous

> English word · Adjective

## Definitions
1. Of a compound, containing chlorine with a lower oxidation number than equivalent chloric compounds; especially having an oxidation number of 3.
2. Relating to, or resembling, the electronegative character of chlorine; hence, electronegative; opposed to basylous or zincous.

## Etymology
From chlor- + -ous.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
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