Argentic vs. Argentous — What's the Difference?

Of or containing silver.

Of, pertaining to, or containing silver.

Of, pertaining to or containing silver.

(chemistry) Of certain compounds, containing silver in a higher proportion than in argentic compounds.

(chemistry) Of certain compounds, containing silver in a lower proportion than in argentous compounds.

Of, pertaining to, or containing, silver; - said of certain silver compounds in which silver has a higher proportion than in argentic compounds; as, argentous chloride.

Pertaining to, derived from, or containing, silver; - said of certain compounds of silver in which this metal has its lowest proportion; as, argentic chloride.

Relating to compounds in which silver is univalent

Relating to compounds in which silver is bivalent