antimonic

[ an-tuh-moh-nik, -mon-ik ]

adjective

, Chemistry.

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

antimonic

/ ˌæntɪˈmɒnɪk /

adjective

1. of or containing antimony in the pentavalent state

Word History and Origins

Origin of antimonic¹

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

Example Sentences

It consists essentially of phosphate and antimoniate of lime with free antimonic acid.

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Antimonic chloride and potassium iodide react, forming antimonious chloride and free iodine.

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Antimony forms two series of salts, antimonious and antimonic; and advantage is taken of this in its determination volumetrically.

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Antimonic oxide is converted on ignition into the tetroxide (Sb2O4) with loss of oxygen.

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Antimonic or metantimonic acid, heated to a temperature below redness, loses water and yields the anhydride, Sb2O5.

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