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ru·then·ic

 (ro͞o-thĕn′ĭk, -thē′nĭk)
adj.
Relating to or containing ruthenium with a high valence.
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ruthenic

(ruːˈθɛnɪk)
adj
(Elements & Compounds) of or containing ruthenium, esp in a high valency state
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RUTHENIC (ruth-ee-nic)--pathologically obsessed with the baseball legend Babe Ruth [pertaining to ruthenium--a metallic element of the platinum group]