stannic sulfide: Meaning and Definition of

stan'nic sul'fide

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— Chem. Chem.
  1. a yellowish or brownish, water-insoluble powder, SnS, usually used suspended in lacquer or varnish for gilding and bronzing metals, wood, paper, etc.; mosaic gold.
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