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stannic

[ stan-ik ]

adjective

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


stannic

/ ˈstænɪk /

adjective

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


stannic

/ stănĭk /

  1. Containing tin, especially tin with a valence of 4.
  2. Compare stannous


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Word History and Origins

Origin of stannic1

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

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Word History and Origins

Origin of stannic1

C18: from Late Latin stannum tin

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Example Sentences

Stannic acid has a greater tendency to form a base than has silicic acid.

Stannous chloride is usually sufficiently contaminated with stannic salt.

This will bring his result, if calculated as stannic oxide, to 80.9 lbs.

Tin in solution as stannic or stannous chloride is precipitated as metal by means of zinc.

Stannic oxide when ignited with chlorides is more or less completely converted into stannic chloride, which volatilises.

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