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stannic |
1 definition found From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]: Stannic \Stan"nic\, a. [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 silic 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
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