Bismuthous

/bɪzˈmjuːθəs/ adjective

Relating to or containing bismuth, especially in its lower oxidation state where it bonds with three other atoms.

From bismuth plus the chemical suffix -ous, which indicates an element in a lower oxidation state. The -ous ending comes from Latin and is standard in chemistry nomenclature.

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