cerous
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ce·rous
(sîr′əs)adj.
Relating to or containing cerium, especially with valence 3.
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cerous
(ˈsɪərəs)adj
(Elements & Compounds) of or containing cerium in the trivalent state
[C19: from cerium + -ous]
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ce•rous
(ˈsɪər əs)adj.
containing trivalent cerium.
[1860–65]
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