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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

stannous

/stænˈuːs/ adjective · British & US
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What does stannous mean?

adjective

Relating to or containing stannous ions, especially stannous chloride. Used as a reducing agent in various chemical reactions.

Example

"The stannous chloride solution was used to reduce the metal oxide to its elemental form."

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