probably from French stannique, from Late Latin stannum tin, from Latin stagnum, an alloy of silver and lead
1790, in the meaning defined above
stanners
stannic
stannic acid
“Stannic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/stannic. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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