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

Oxide of copper, 1 part; antimonic acid, 10 parts; flux No. 1, 30 parts; pulverize together, and melt.

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

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

From Webster's Unabridged Dictionary by Webster, Noah

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