antimonic

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

/ ˌæn təˈmoʊ nɪk, -ˈmɒn ɪk /

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adjective Chemistry.

of or containing antimony, especially in the pentavalent state.

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Origin of antimonic

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

Words nearby antimonic

antimissile missile, antimitotic, antimonarchist, antimonate, antimonial, antimonic, antimonide, antimonous, antimonsoon, antimony, antimony 124

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Example sentences from the Web for antimonic

It consists essentially of phosphate and antimoniate of lime with free antimonic acid.
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
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
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

Antimonic or metantimonic acid, heated to a temperature below redness, loses water and yields the anhydride, Sb2O5.
Cooley's Cyclopdia of Practical Receipts and Collateral Information in the Arts, Manufactures, Professions, and Trades..., Sixth Edition, Volume I|Arnold Cooley

British Dictionary definitions for antimonic

antimonic

/ (ˌæntɪˈmɒnɪk) /

adjective

of or containing antimony in the pentavalent state

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