stannous
Adjective
Meaning
Pertaining to, or containing, tin; specifically, designating those compounds in which the element has a lower valence as contrasted with stannic compounds.
Source: Webster's dictionarySynonyms
stannic
tinny
metal
crummy
inexpensive
loud
tin
flashy
squalid
sordid
seedy
garish
cheesy
tacky
sleazy
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Ball-and-stick models of the structure of solid stannous chloride (SnCl 2 ). citation Hydrides Stannane (SnH 4 ), with tin in the +4 oxidation state, is unstable.
Its application is somewhat limited by the fact that some tin surfaces catalyze decomposition of carbonate-based electrolytes used in Li-ion batteries. citation Tin(II) fluoride is added to some dental care products citation as stannous fluoride (SnF 2 ).