antimonious

/,ænti'mouniəs/

Thân thiện

A chemist carefully handles a sample of antimonious oxide in the laboratory.

Definition

1. 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.

Học thuật

Adjective

1. relating to or derived from antimony
   • antimonious oxide

Từ đồng nghĩa

• antimonic