stannic

adjective stan·nic \ˈsta-nik\

Definition of STANNIC

: of, relating to, or containing tin especially with a valence of four

probably from French stannique, from Late Latin stannum tin, from Latin stagnum, an alloy of silver and lead

First Known Use: 1790

Medical Dictionary

adjective stan·nic \ˈstan-ik\

: of, relating to, or containing tin especially with a valence of four

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