antimonious
/,ænti'mouniəs/
Definition
- Adjective:
- Relating to or containing antimony, especially in a lower valence state: The word "antimonious" describes something that pertains to the element antimony (Sb), often specifically indicating a compound where antimony has a valence of +3, as opposed to the +5 state (antimonic).
Usage and Examples
- Adjective:
- The laboratory analyzed the antimonious compound for its properties. (The lab studied the compound containing trivalent antimony.)
- Antimonious oxide is a common example of a trivalent antimony compound. (This names a specific chemical where antimony is in the +3 oxidation state.)
Advanced Usage
- Chemical Nomenclature: In chemistry, "antimonious" is used systematically in the names of certain inorganic compounds to denote the lower oxidation state of antimony.
- Antimonious chloride (SbCl₃) is used as a reagent. (This specifies the trichloride of antimony.)
Variants and Related Words
- Antimony (n): The metallic element (Sb) itself.
- Antimonic (adj): Relating to or containing antimony in its higher (+5) valence state.
- Antimonic acid contrasts with antimonious acid.
Synonyms
- Antimonous: This is a direct synonym, often used interchangeably in chemical contexts to describe the trivalent state of antimony.
Notes
- Technical Term: "Antimonious" is a specialized, technical adjective primarily used in chemistry and materials science. It is not commonly encountered in everyday language.
Adjective
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relating to or derived from antimony
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antimonious oxide
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