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
The preparation of calcium tungstate for fluorescent screens is very simple.
From On Laboratory Arts by Threlfall, Richard
It’s found in wolframite, and hubnerite and so on; but this is calcium tungstate, where it is found in connection with lime.
From Shadow Mountain by Coolidge, Dane
It has them, too, to a certain extent, but by experimenting Joe had found the tungstate of soda best.
From Joe Strong the Boy Fire-Eater The Most Dangerous Performance on Record by Barnum, Vance
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