stannoxyl

/stænˈɒksɪl/

Definitions

1. noun

A compound of stannous oxide and a monohydric alcohol, used as a reducing agent and a complexing agent.

“The chemist mixed stannoxyl with other chemicals to create a new compound for the experiment.”

Synonyms

  • complexing agent
  • stannous compound

Antonyms

  • non-reducing compound
  • oxidizing agent