stannous
pronunciation
How to pronounce stannous in British English: UK ['stænəs]
How to pronounce stannous in American English: US ['stænəs]
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- Adjective:
- of or relating to or containing tin
Word Origin
- stannous (adj.)
- 1829, from Late Latin stannum "tin" (see stannic) + -ous.
Example
- 1. Effect of 0.4 % stannous fluoride gel on streptococci mutans in relation to elastomeric rings and steel ligatures in orthodontic patients .