stannic

adjective

stan·​nic ˈsta-nik 

: of, relating to, or containing tin especially with a valence of four

Word History

Etymology

probably from French stannique, from Late Latin stannum tin, from Latin stagnum, an alloy of silver and lead

First Known Use

1790, in the meaning defined above

Medical Definition

stannic

adjective

stan·​nic ˈstan-ik 

: of, relating to, or containing tin especially with a valence of four