molybdate
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of molybdate
First recorded in 1785–95; molybd(ic) + -ate 2
Example Sentences
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Add 10 cc. of molybdate solution to the nitrate, and leave it for a few hours.
From An Introductory Course of Quantitative Chemical Analysis With Explanatory Notes by Henry P. Talbot
A standardized solution of ammonium molybdate is then added from a burette.
From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 2, Slice 7 "Arundel, Thomas" to "Athens" by Various
The molybdate solution should be of such a strength that 1 cc. will precipitate 0.01 gramme of lead.
From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 2, Slice 7 "Arundel, Thomas" to "Athens" by Various
Add 10 c.c. of nitric acid, nearly neutralise with ammonia, render acid with 3 or 4 c.c. of nitric acid, and add 10 or 20 c.c. of ammonic molybdate solution.
From A Text-book of Assaying: For the Use of Those Connected with Mines. by Cornelius Beringer
The appearance of a yellow colour shows that all the lead has been precipitated and that the solution contains an excess of molybdate.
From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 2, Slice 7 "Arundel, Thomas" to "Athens" by Various
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