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

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Example Sentences

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antimonic

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 Daniel Young

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

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

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 Webster's Unabridged Dictionary by Noah Webster

Dilute to exactly 1 litre; 100 c.c. contain 0.5 gram of antimony as antimonic chloride.

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

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