Definition of Stannous

1. Adjective. Of or relating to or containing tin.

Exact synonyms: Stannic
Partainyms: Tin, Tin

Definition of Stannous

1. a. Pertaining to, or containing, tin; specifically, designating those compounds in which the element has a lower valence as contrasted with stannic compounds.

Definition of Stannous

1. Adjective. (chemistry) Containing bivalent tin. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Stannous

1. pertaining to tin [adj]

Medical Definition of Stannous

1. Pertaining to, or containing, tin; specifically, designating those compounds in which the element has a lower valence as contrasted with stannic compounds. Stannous chloride, a white crystalline substance, SnCl2.(H2O)2, obtained by dissolving tin in hydrochloric acid. It is used as a mordant in dyeing. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Stannous

stanniferous
stanniocalcin
stannite
stannites
stanno-
stannoan
stannofluoride
stannofluorides
stannoidite
stannomicrolite
stannopalladinite
stannosis
stannoso-
stannotype
stannotypes
stannous (current term)
stannous fluoride
stannoxane
stannoxanes
stannum
stannums
stannyl
stannylated
stannylene
stannylenes
stannylidene
stannylidenes
stannylium
stannyne
stanol

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