Antimonic (Adjective)
Meaning
Relating to or derived from antimony; "antimonious oxide".
Classification
Relational adjectives (pertainyms).
Examples
- The antimonic compounds found in the mine were used to produce flame retardants and glass.
- The researchers isolated the antimonic oxide from the mineral sample using a series of chemical reactions.
- The ancient alchemists mistakenly believed that the antimonic preparations they concocted would cure disease.
- The antimonic sulfide ore was crushed and roasted to separate the metal from its impurities.
- The lab tests confirmed that the antimonic alloy was resistant to corrosion at high temperatures.