antimonic

American  

[an-tuh-moh-nik, -mon-ik] / ˌæn təˈmoʊ nɪk, -ˈmɒn ɪk /

adjective

Chemistry.

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

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antimonic British  

/ ˌæntɪˈmɒnɪk /

adjective

1. of or containing antimony in the pentavalent state

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Etymology

Origin of antimonic

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

Example Sentences

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antimonic

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

From Webster's Unabridged Dictionary by Noah Webster

Antimonious is converted into antimonic chloride by treatment with permanganate of potash in an acid solution.

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

Oxide of copper, 1 part; antimonic acid, 10 parts; flux No. 1, 30 parts; pulverize together, and melt.

From Young's Demonstrative Translation of Scientific Secrets by Daniel Young

Either sulphide of antimony yields antimonious chloride on boiling with hydrochloric acid, sulphuretted hydrogen being given off; and, in the case of antimonic sulphide, sulphur is deposited.

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

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

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