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

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 Beringer, Cornelius

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.

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

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 Beringer, Cornelius

Hydrated antimonic acid, which is originally white, appears at first yellow while giving off water, and then becomes white again, while oxygen is expelled, and it is converted into antimonious acid.

From A System of Instruction in the Practical Use of the Blowpipe Being A Graduated Course Of Analysis For The Use Of Students And All Those Engaged In The Examination Of Metallic Combinations by Anonymous

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 Beringer, Cornelius