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cobaltous
[ koh-bawl-tuhs ]
cobaltous
/ kəʊˈbɔːltəs /
adjective
- of or containing cobalt in the divalent state
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Word History and Origins
Origin of cobaltous1
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Example Sentences
Bromine water is a convenient agent for oxidizing cobaltous to cobaltic ions (see Chapter XV).
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Cobaltous hydroxide, Co(OH)2, is formed when a cobaltous salt is precipitated by caustic potash in the absence of air.
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It is readily soluble in warm dilute mineral acids forming cobaltous salts.
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It dissolves in acids forming cobaltous salts, and on exposure to air it rapidly absorbs oxygen, turning brown in colour.
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For the action of ammonia on the cobaltous salts in the presence of air see Cobaltammines (below).
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