1. of, relating to, or containing thallium in its higher valence state
Usage: chemistry

Examples

• The thallic compound showed different properties than its thallous counterpart.
• Researchers studied the thallic ion’s behavior in solution.
• The thallic oxide was used in the chemical synthesis.
• Laboratory tests confirmed the presence of thallic salts.
• The thallic state of thallium is less common than the thallous state.