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Webster 1913 Edition
Stannic
Stan′nic
(-nĭk)
, Adj.
[L.
stannum
tin: cf. F. stannique
.] (Chem.)
Of or pertaining to tin; derived from or containing tin; specifically, designating those compounds in which the element has a higher valence as contrasted with
stannous
compounds. Stannic acid
. (a)
A hypothetical substance,
Sn(OH)4
, analogous to silicic acid, and called also normal stannic acid
. (b)
Metastannic acid.
– Stannic chloride
, a thin, colorless, fuming liquid,
– SnCl4
, used as a mordant in calico printing and dyeing; – formerly called spirit of tin
, or fuming liquor of Libavius
. Stannic oxide
, tin oxide,
SnO2
, produced artificially as a white amorphous powder, and occurring naturally in the mineral cassiterite. It is used in the manufacture of white enamels, and, under the name of putty powder
, for polishing glass, etc.Webster 1828 Edition
Stannic
STANNIC
,Adj.
Definition 2024
stannic
stannic
English
Adjective
stannic (not comparable)
- (chemistry) Containing tetravalent tin.
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