selenous acid

noun

The oxoacid H₂SeO₃; the selenium analog of sulfurous acid.

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Meanings

nounselenous acid (uncountable)
  1. uncountablechemistryThe oxoacid H₂SeO₃; the selenium analog of sulfurous acid.

Synonyms & antonyms

nouna chemical compound with the formula H2SeO3.

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oxyacidoxygen acid

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