argentamine

/ˌɑrʒəntəˈmɪn/ or /ˌɑrʒɛntəˈmɪn/

Definitions

1. noun

A silver-containing compound used as a reducing agent in analytical chemistry, especially in the determination of gold and other precious metals.

“The argentamine reagent is essential in the precise analysis of gold and other valuable metals.”

Synonyms

  • reducing agent
  • silver compound

Antonyms

  • oxidizing agent
  • precious metal