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

Pertaining to, or derived from, antimony; Ð said of those compounds of antimony in which this element has its highest equivalence; as, antimonic acid.

From Project Gutenberg

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

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Notwithstanding that antimonic acid is insoluble in water, it expels the carbonic acid from the solutions of the carbonates of the alkalies.

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The product of the calcination of equal parts of lead and tin 2 parts, carbonate of soda 1 part, antimonic acid 1 part, rub together, or triturate, and melt.

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A compound of antimonic acid with a base or basic radical.

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