antimonous

[ an-tuh-muh-nuhs, -moh-nuhs ]

adjective

, Chemistry.

1. of or containing antimony, especially in the trivalent state.

antimonous

/ ˈæntɪmənəs /

adjective

1. of or containing antimony in the trivalent state

Word History and Origins

Origin of antimonous¹

First recorded in 1825–35; antimon(y) + -ous