antimonic

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

adjective Chemistry.

of or containing antimony, especially in the pentavalent state.

Origin of antimonic

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

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Historical Examples of antimonic

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
Antimonic acid and its hydrate changes moistened blue litmus paper to red.
A System of Instruction in the Practical Use of the Blowpipe
Anonymous
Antimonic acid, when first heated, becomes white, and is converted into antimonious acid.
A System of Instruction in the Practical Use of the Blowpipe
Anonymous
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
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

British Dictionary definitions for antimonic

antimonic

adjective

of or containing antimony in the pentavalent state

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