stannic

American  

[stan-ik] / ˈstæn ɪk /

adjective

Chemistry.

1. of or containing tin, especially in the tetravalent state.

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stannic British  

/ ˈstænɪk /

adjective

1. of or containing tin, esp in the tetravalent state

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stannic Scientific  

/ stăn′ĭk /

1. Containing tin, especially tin with a valence of 4.

2. Compare stannous

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Etymology

Origin of stannic

First recorded in 1780–90; stann(um) + -ic

Example Sentences

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stannic

White enamel is made by the addition of stannic and arsenious acids to the flux.

From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 9, Slice 3 "Electrostatics" to "Engis" by Various

Yellow precipitates are formed by hydrogen sulfid and ammonium sulfid in stannic solutions.

From Tin Foil and Its Combinations for Filling Teeth by Ambler, Henry Lovejoy

Protoxide of tin takes fire in the flame of oxidation, and burns with flame and some white vapor into tin acid, or stannic 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

Treat with 5 c.c. of dilute nitric acid, boil for some time, take up with water, filter, wash, dry, ignite, and weigh as stannic oxide.

From A Text-book of Assaying: For the Use of Those Connected with Mines. by Beringer, Cornelius

By treating a solution of stannous chloride with aqua regia, stannic chloride is formed: SnCl2 + 2Cl = SnCl4.

From An Elementary Study of Chemistry by McPherson, William

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