tungstate
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of tungstate
First recorded in 1790–1800; tungst(ic acid) + -ate 2
Example Sentences
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First, they mix a solution of ammonium tungstate with a polymer to create a suspension of plastic droplets, each of which contains ammonium tungstate.
From Economist • Jun. 26, 2014
Professor Fink's accomplishment was to prevent the tungsten atom of his sodium tungstate molecule from going into another tungsten compound.
From Time Magazine Archive
As Ham Logan had guessed, the young fire-eater was mixing up a solution of tungstate of soda.
From Joe Strong the Boy Fire-Eater The Most Dangerous Performance on Record by Barnum, Vance
Cover with dilute ammonia, and filter the solution, which contains ammonic tungstate, into an evaporating dish.
From A Text-book of Assaying: For the Use of Those Connected with Mines. by Beringer, Cornelius
Steep common wicks in a concentrated aqueous solution of tungstate of soda, and then dry thoroughly in an oven.
From The Ladies Book of Useful Information Compiled from many sources by Anonymous
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