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stanniferous

British

/ stəˈnɪfərəs /

adjective

containing tin; tin-bearing

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Etymology

Origin of stanniferous

C18: from Late Latin stannum tin + _-ferous

Example Sentences

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The earthenware vessels with stanniferous enamel, called in Italy sgraffiato ware, have been attributed to Città di Castello.

From The Collector's Handbook to Keramics of the Renaissance and Modern Periods by Chaffers, William

Whether he used a plumbiferous, or lead glaze; or a stanniferous, or tin glaze, we do not know.

From The Story of Porcelain by Bassett, Sara Ware

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