molybdic

American  

[muh-lib-dik] / məˈlɪb dɪk /

adjective

Chemistry.

1. of or containing molybdenum, especially in the trivalent or hexavalent states, as molybdic acid, H 2 MoO 4 .

---

molybdic British  

/ mɒˈlɪbdɪk /

adjective

1. of or containing molybdenum in the trivalent or hexavalent state

---

Etymology

Origin of molybdic

First recorded in 1790–1800; molybd(enum) + -ic

Example Sentences

See Examples For:

molybdic

A blue precipitate falls, which is a molybdate of molybdic oxide, hydrated, and abundantly soluble in water.

From Field's Chromatography or Treatise on Colours and Pigments as Used by Artists by Salter, Thomas

On this account molybdic acid is often used in the estimation of the phosphoric acid present in a substance.

From An Elementary Study of Chemistry by McPherson, William

Upon charcoal the soda and the molybdic acid are absorbed, the latter is reduced to the metallic state, the metal remaining as a grey powder after washing off the particles of charcoal.

From A System of Instruction in the Practical Use of the Blowpipe Being A Graduated Course Of Analysis For The Use Of Students And All Those Engaged In The Examination Of Metallic Combinations by Anonymous

The molybdic and tungstic acids combine with the soda, forming the respective salts.

From A System of Instruction in the Practical Use of the Blowpipe Being A Graduated Course Of Analysis For The Use Of Students And All Those Engaged In The Examination Of Metallic Combinations by Anonymous

Molyb′date, a compound of molybdic acid with a base; Molybdē′nite, sulphide of molybdenum.—adjs.

From Chambers's Twentieth Century Dictionary (part 2 of 4: E-M) by Various