† ˈseptous, a. Obs.
[f. sept-on + -ous.]
septous acid, nitrous (or nitric) acid.
| 1799 Med. & Phys. Jrnl. II. 184 Obtaining phosphoric acid from the bones of animals, by employing septous (nitrous) acid, which dissolved their lime. |
† ˈseptous, a. Obs.
[f. sept-on + -ous.]
septous acid, nitrous (or nitric) acid.
| 1799 Med. & Phys. Jrnl. II. 184 Obtaining phosphoric acid from the bones of animals, by employing septous (nitrous) acid, which dissolved their lime. |
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