Antimonious (Adjective)
Meaning
Relating to or derived from antimony; "antimonious oxide".
Classification
Relational adjectives (pertainyms).
Examples
- The newly discovered ore was rich in antimonious sulfide, which made it desirable for mining.
- A lab analysis of the substance found high levels of an antimonious compound.
- After experimentation with various antimonious alloys, scientists found one strong and durable enough to use.
- Treatment with sulfuric acid resulted in the production of a reddish-brown antimonious oxide.
- Researchers sought to understand the antimonious properties contributing to a recently discovered mineral's unusual coloration.