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antimonic

[ an-tuh-moh-nik, -mon-ik ]

adjective

, Chemistry.
  1. of or containing antimony, especially in the pentavalent state.


antimonic

/ ˌæntɪˈmɒnɪk /

adjective

  1. of or containing antimony in the pentavalent state
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012


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Word History and Origins

Origin of antimonic1

First recorded in 1825–35; antimon(y) + -ic
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Example Sentences

It consists essentially of phosphate and antimoniate of lime with free antimonic acid.

Antimonic chloride and potassium iodide react, forming antimonious chloride and free iodine.

Antimony forms two series of salts, antimonious and antimonic; and advantage is taken of this in its determination volumetrically.

Antimonic oxide is converted on ignition into the tetroxide (Sb2O4) with loss of oxygen.

Antimonic or metantimonic acid, heated to a temperature below redness, loses water and yields the anhydride, Sb2O5.

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