ruthenious

adjective

ru·​the·​ni·​ous

rüˈthēnēəs

variants or less commonly ruthenous

ˈrüthənəs

: of, relating to, or derived from ruthenium

—used especially of compounds in which this element has a relatively low valence

Word History

Etymology

ruthenious from New Latin ruthenium + English -ous; ruthenous from ruthen- + -ous

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