stannous

[ stan-uhs ]

adjectiveChemistry.
  1. containing tin, especially in the bivalent state.

Origin of stannous

1
First recorded in 1840–50; stann(um) + -ous

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British Dictionary definitions for stannous

stannous

/ (ˈstænəs) /


adjective
  1. of or containing tin, esp in the divalent state

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Scientific definitions for stannous

stannous

[ stănəs ]


  1. Containing tin, especially tin with a valence of 2. Compare stannic.

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