ceric

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Adjective ceric has 1 sense

ceric - of or relating to or containing cerium especially with valence 4

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Term: ceric

Part of Speech: adjective

Definition (1): relating to or containing tetravalent cerium.

Example Sentence (1): The ceric compound was used as a catalyst in the chemical reaction.

Part of Speech: adjective

Definition (2): denoting compounds in which cerium is in the +4 oxidation state.

Example Sentence (2): The scientist synthesized a ceric oxide compound for the experiment.

Part of Speech: noun

Definition (3): a salt or compound containing positive tetravalent cerium ions.

Example Sentence (3): The ceric nitrate solution turned yellow upon addition of the reagent.

Part of Speech: noun

Definition (4): a yellow to red crystalline compound, used as an oxidizing or finishing agent in certain dyeing processes.

Example Sentence (4): The textile industry utilizes ceric sulfate in the dyeing process for vibrant colors.