chlorous

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Synonyms: chalorous, colorous, chlorus, chloros, chorous, chorus, dolorous, canorous, valorous, chlorosis, ichorous

Antonyms: chalorous, colorous, chlorus, chloros, chorous, chorus, dolorous, canorous, valorous, chlorosis, ichorous

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Adjective

1. {{lb|en|chemistry}} Of a [[compound]], containing [[chlorine]] with a lower [[oxidation number]] than equivalent [[chloric]] compounds; especially having an oxidation number of 3.
2. {{lb|en|obsolete}} Relating to, or resembling, the [[electronegative]] character of [[chlorine]]; hence, electronegative; opposed to {{m|en|basylous}} or {{m|en|zincous}}.

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