stannous
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stan·nous
(stăn′əs)adj.
Relating to or containing tin, especially with valence 2.
[Late Latin stannum, tin; see stannic + -ous.]
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stannous
(ˈstænəs)adj
(Elements & Compounds) of or containing tin, esp in the divalent state
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stan•nous
(ˈstæn əs)adj.
of or containing tin, esp. in the bivalent state.
[1840–50; < Late Latin stann(um) tin + -ous]
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stan·nous
(stăn′əs) Containing tin, especially tin with a valence of 2.
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