rhodic, a. Chem.
(ˈrəʊdɪk)
[f. rhodium2 + -ic.]
Containing rhodium in smaller proportions, relatively to oxygen, than the rhodous compounds.
| 1842 Parnell Chem. Anal. (1845) 96 The solutions of rhodic oxide in hydrochloric and concentrated sulphuric acid have a yellow colour. 1858 Graham Elem. Chem. II. 410 Protochloride of rhodium, RCl, is obtained by heating the protosulphate (precipitated from rhodic salts by hydrosulphuric acid) in a steam of chlorine. |