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antimonious

antimonious

9.9
Relating to antimony when it has a low positive charge of three
  • adjective
  • /ˌæntɪˈmoʊniəs/
  • Specialized
translation icon : antimonioso
  • The chemist analyzed the antimonious oxide sample to determine its composition.

Examples

  • Certain antimonious compounds are used in the production of flame retardants.

  • An antimonious solution must be handled carefully in the laboratory.

  • The antimonious compound was used in the experiment.

  • Scientists often study antimonious materials for their unique properties.

  • Certain antimonious compounds are used in the production of flame retardants.

  • The chemist analyzed the antimonious oxide sample to determine its composition.

  • An antimonious solution must be handled carefully in the laboratory.

How Oxidized

antimonic
  • Specialized
9.9
antimonial
  • Specialized
9.9
antimonious
  • Specialized
9.9

Surface Forms

antimonious positive

Morphology

antimonious = antimony (transparent) = antimony + ous

Formed by adding the adjective suffix '-ous' to 'antimony', so the basic meaning 'relating to antimony' is directly derived though the specific chemical valence nuance is specialized.

Etymology

The word antimonious comes from the metal antimony and the ending -ous, which often means 'full of' or 'made of', as in poisonous. One popular story says the name antimony came into English from Arabic long ago, but the quick memory is this: antimonious means 'made from' or 'containing antimony', especially when the metal has a lower 'positive charge' (about +3).