'Stannous chloride' definitions:

Definition of 'Stannous chloride'

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  • Stannous \Stan"nous\ (-n[u^]s), a. (Chem.) Pertaining to, or containing, tin; specifically, designating those compounds in which the element has a lower valence as contrasted with stannic compounds. [1913 Webster]
  • Stannous chloride (Chem.), a white crystalline substance, SnCl2.(H2O)2, obtained by dissolving tin in hydrochloric acid. It is used as a mordant in dyeing. [1913 Webster]