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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.
Pertaining to tin; procured from tin; as the stannic acid.

Definition 2024


stannic

stannic

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Adjective

stannic (not comparable)

  1. (chemistry) Containing tetravalent tin.

Derived terms

  • stannic fluoride
  • stannic hydroxide
  • stannic oxide

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