1868 Fownes' Chem. (ed. 10) 445Tin..forms two well-defined classes of compounds, namely, the stannous compounds, in which it is bivalent,..and the stannic compounds, in which it is quadrivalent..; also a few compounds called stannoso-stannic compounds, of intermediate composition.
1873 Watts Fownes'Chem. (ed. 11) 444Stannous Chloride unites with the chlorides of the alkali-metals forming crystallisable double salts,..called Stannosochlorides.
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Prefix
- chemistry Denoting relation to, or connection with, certain stannnous compounds.