stannous
[ stan-uhs ]
/ ˈstæn əs /
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adjective Chemistry.
containing tin, especially in the bivalent state.
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British Dictionary definitions for stannous
stannous
/ (ˈstænəs) /
adjective
of or containing tin, esp in the divalent state
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Medical definitions for stannous
stannous
[ stăn′əs ]
adj.
Of, relating to, or containing tin, especially with valence 2.
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Scientific definitions for stannous
stannous
[ stăn′əs ]
Containing tin, especially tin with a valence of 2. Compare stannic.
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