Cerous
6 lettersadjectiverareUpdated June 2026
Definition
Of, relating to, or containing cerium in its trivalent state with a valence of three.
“The cerous compound was less stable than its ceric counterpart under acidic conditions.”
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ce·rous
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Wordle
Ends in -OUS like many adjectives and the CE- opening is a useful starting position.
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All common tiles but the combination is unusual, fitting well after a double-letter square on C or S.
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