antimonic

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

/ ˌæn təˈmoʊ nɪk, -ˈmɒn ɪk /

adjective Chemistry.

of or containing antimony, especially in the pentavalent state.

Words nearby antimonic

antimissile missile, antimitotic, antimonarchist, antimonate, antimonial, antimonic, antimonic acid, antimonide, antimonous, antimonsoon, antimony

Origin of antimonic

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

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Examples from the Web for antimonic

Antimonic oxide is converted on ignition into the tetroxide (Sb2O4) with loss of oxygen.
A Textbook of Assaying: For the Use of Those Connected with Mines.|Cornelius Beringer and John Jacob Beringer
Antimony forms two series of salts, antimonious and antimonic; and advantage is taken of this in its determination volumetrically.
A Textbook of Assaying: For the Use of Those Connected with Mines.|Cornelius Beringer and John Jacob Beringer
It is very unstable, and easily changes into antimonic acid, even in water.
Cooley's Cyclopdia of Practical Receipts and Collateral Information in the Arts, Manufactures, Professions, and Trades..., Sixth Edition, Volume I|Arnold Cooley
Antimonic anhydride is a yellowish-white powder, tasteless and insoluble in water and acids.
Cooley's Cyclopdia of Practical Receipts and Collateral Information in the Arts, Manufactures, Professions, and Trades..., Sixth Edition, Volume I|Arnold Cooley

Antimonic chloride and potassium iodide react, forming antimonious chloride and free iodine.
A Textbook of Assaying: For the Use of Those Connected with Mines.|Cornelius Beringer and John Jacob Beringer

British Dictionary definitions for antimonic

antimonic

/ (ˌæntɪˈmɒnɪk) /

adjective

of or containing antimony in the pentavalent state

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