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

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

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

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

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

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

From Webster's Unabridged Dictionary by Noah Webster