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stannous

[ stan-uhs ]

adjective

, Chemistry.
  1. containing tin, especially in the bivalent state.


stannous

/ ˈstænəs /

adjective

  1. of or containing tin, esp in the divalent state
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stannous

/ stănəs /

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


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Word History and Origins

Origin of stannous1

First recorded in 1840–50; stann(um) + -ous
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Example Sentences

Stannous chloride is usually sufficiently contaminated with stannic salt.

When acted on with hot hydrochloric acid it slowly dissolves (more rapidly in contact with platinum) and forms stannous chloride.

Note the quantity of the stannous chloride solution required.

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

These reactions are characteristic of tin as stannous chloride.

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stannitestannous chloride