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
Wolfram, wol′fram, n. a native compound of tungstate of iron and manganese.
From Chambers's Twentieth Century Dictionary (part 4 of 4: S-Z and supplements) by Various
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 Cornelius Beringer
The tungstate of ammonia requires simple evaporation on the water-bath and gentle ignition in order to cause the tungstic acid to be left in an almost pure state; possibly, it may carry a little silica.
From A Text-book of Assaying: For the Use of Those Connected with Mines. by Cornelius Beringer
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