mercurous

adjective Chemistry.

1. containing univalent mercury, Hg+1 or Hg2+2.

adjective

1. of or containing mercury in the monovalent state; denoting a mercury(I) compound. Mercurous salts contain the divalent ion Hg² 2 +

adj.

1. Relating to or containing mercury, especially with a valence of 1.

1. Containing mercury, especially mercury with a valence of 1. Compare mercuric.