stannous

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stan=nous

WORDNET DICTIONARY

Adjective stannous has 1 sense

CIDE DICTIONARY

stannousa. 
     Pertaining to, or containing, tin; specifically, designating those compounds in which the element has a lower valence as contrasted with stannic compounds.  [1913 Webster]
Stannous chloride (Chem.), a white crystalline substance, SnCl2.(H2O)2, obtained by dissolving tin in hydrochloric acid. It is used as a mordant in dyeing.

OXFORD DICTIONARY

stannous, adj. Chem. of or relating to bivalent tin (stannous salts; stannous chloride).


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