Platinous

Definition:

  • (a.) Of, pertaining to, or containing, platinum; -- used specifically to designate those compounds in which the element has a lower valence, as contrasted with the platinic compounds; as, platinous chloride (PtCl2).

Compare platinous with other words:

divalent vs. platinous

platinic vs. platinous

platinous vs. platinum