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stannic

stannic

9.2
Relating to tin that combines with other atoms in groups of four
  • adjective
  • /ˈstænɪk/
  • Specialized
translation icon : estánico
  • Oxidation of tin in air can produce stannic oxide, also known as tin(IV) oxide.

Examples

  • The laboratory synthesized stannic chloride for use in chemical reactions.

  • The stannic oxide is used in various industrial applications.

  • Researchers studied the properties of stannic compounds to better understand their applications in industry.

  • Scientists are studying stannic compounds for their unique properties.

  • Oxidation of tin in air can produce stannic oxide, also known as tin(IV) oxide.

  • Researchers studied the properties of stannic compounds to better understand their applications in industry.

  • The laboratory synthesized stannic chloride for use in chemical reactions.

Synonyms

tinny
vsstannic
4.4

Made from tin metal

specifies a chemical form where tin forms four bonds

Compounds

stannic chloride
  • Specialized
8.9

A clear strong liquid made from tin and chlorine used to make dyes

stannic sulfide
  • Specialized
9.5

A yellow solid made of crystals used to colour lacquer and ceramics

Surface Forms

stannic positive

Morphology

stannic = tin (opaque) = stann + ic

The adjectival form uses the Latin combining form 'stann-' plus '-ic', which is not recognizable to average learners, so the relation to the everyday word 'tin' is not transparent.

Etymology

The word stannic comes from the Latin stannum, which means 'tin', and in chemistry stannic describes something 'of tin', especially when tin forms four bonds to other atoms, so the word tells you which chemical form of tin is meant.