thallic

adjective

thal·​lic
ˈthalik
: of, relating to, or containing thallium
used especially of compounds in which this element is trivalent
compare thallous

Word History

Etymology

International Scientific Vocabulary thall- + -ic

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“Thallic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/thallic. Accessed 18 Dec. 2024.

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