stannic

American  

[stan-ik] / ˈstæn ɪk /

adjective

Chemistry.

1. of or containing tin, especially in the tetravalent state.

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stannic British  

/ ˈstænɪk /

adjective

1. of or containing tin, esp in the tetravalent state

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stannic Scientific  

/ stăn′ĭk /

1. Containing tin, especially tin with a valence of 4.

2. Compare stannous

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Etymology

Origin of stannic

First recorded in 1780–90; stann(um) + -ic

Example Sentences

The tin sulphide only dissolves; it is filtered off and converted into stannic acid, while the lead sulphide is transformed into sulphate and weighed as such.

From Scientific American Supplement, No. 385, May 19, 1883 by Various

There is also an acid, H2SnO3, called stannic acid, which forms a series of salts called stannates.

From An Elementary Study of Chemistry by McPherson, William

Tin in solution as stannic or stannous chloride is precipitated as metal by means of zinc.

From A Text-book of Assaying: For the Use of Those Connected with Mines. by Beringer, Cornelius

After standing about twelve hours in a covered beaker the precipitate was filtered off and the tin weighed as stannic oxide.

From Scientific American Supplement, No. 829, November 21, 1891 by Various

Wet Assay results: A 83.7 lbs. of stannic oxide.

From A Text-book of Assaying: For the Use of Those Connected with Mines. by Beringer, Cornelius

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