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 .

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molybdic British  

/ mɒˈlɪbdɪk /

adjective

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

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Etymology

Origin of molybdic

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

Example Sentences

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molybdic

The tendency of the magnesium precipitate to carry down molybdic acid is also increased if the solution is too concentrated.

From An Introductory Course of Quantitative Chemical Analysis With Explanatory Notes by Henry P. Talbot

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 William McPherson

Quartzite, with traces of galena and molybdic sulphide.

From Scientific American, Volume XLIII., No. 25, December 18, 1880 A Weekly Journal of Practical Information, Art, Science, Mechanics, Chemistry, and Manufactures. by Various

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

If intumescence takes place, the presence of either tartaric acid, molybdic acid, silicic, or tungstic acid, is indicated.

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