stannane

/stænˈeɪn/

Definitions

1. noun

A rare or obsolete term for a compound of tin with another element, especially stannane, a tin hydride.

“The chemist discovered a previously unknown stannane with unique properties.”

2. noun

A tin hydride, a type of organotin compound.

“The researchers studied the stannane’s reactivity in various chemical reactions.”

Synonyms

  • organotin compound
  • tin hydride

Antonyms

  • inorganic compound
  • non-tin compound