Mercurous
Pronunciation : Mer*cu"rous
Part of Speech : a.
Definition : Defn: Of, pertaining to, or derived from, mercury; containing mercury; -- said of those compounds of mercury in which it is present in its highest proportion. Mercurous chloride. (Chem.) See Calomel.
(Chem.)
Source : Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913