Definition of "chlorous" []

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

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• "These elements which are disengaged at the negative pole are termed electro-positive or positive or basylous elements, while those disengaged at the positive pole are termed electro-negative or negative or chlorous elements."