molybdate
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of molybdate
First recorded in 1785–95; molybd(ic) + -ate 2
Example Sentences
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A clear malachite green colour, when dried, is produced from molybdate of soda and potash-chrome-alum, or from the molybdate and alum with ammonia.
From Field's Chromatography or Treatise on Colours and Pigments as Used by Artists by Salter, Thomas
Next put in the solution of ammonium molybdate solution in the proportion of about 50 c.c. for each 0.1 gram of phosphoric oxide judged to be present.
From A Text-book of Assaying: For the Use of Those Connected with Mines. by Beringer, Cornelius
Like the chrome molybdate it would be superfluous as a pigment.
From Field's Chromatography or Treatise on Colours and Pigments as Used by Artists by Salter, Thomas
The addition of 75 cc. of ammonium molybdate solution insures the presence of a liberal excess of the reagent, but the filtrate should be tested as in all quantitative procedures.
From An Introductory Course of Quantitative Chemical Analysis With Explanatory Notes by Talbot, Henry P.
For percentages greater than 20 add sufficient molybdate solution to insure complete precipitation.
From All About Coffee by Ukers, William H. (William Harrison)
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