tungstic

[tuhng-stik]

adjective Chemistry.

of or containing tungsten, especially in the pentavalent or hexavalent state.

Origin of tungstic

First recorded in 1790–1800; tungst(en) + -ic

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Examples from the Web for tungstic

Historical Examples of tungstic

Metallic tungsten may also be obtained by the reduction of tungstic acid, by means of charcoal at a white heat.
Cooley's Practical Receipts, Volume II
Arnold Cooley
The molybdic and tungstic acids combine with the soda, forming the respective salts.
A System of Instruction in the Practical Use of the Blowpipe
Anonymous
Tungstic acid gives a dark yellow clear bead while hot, but is opaque and yellow when cold.
A System of Instruction in the Practical Use of the Blowpipe
Anonymous
Tungstic acid may be got into solution after fusion with alkalies or alkaline carbonates.
A Textbook of Assaying: For the Use of Those Connected with Mines.
Cornelius Beringer and John Jacob Beringer
It is weighed when cold, and is the trioxide or "tungstic acid" (WO3), which contains 79.31 per cent.
A Textbook of Assaying: For the Use of Those Connected with Mines.
Cornelius Beringer and John Jacob Beringer

British Dictionary definitions for tungstic

tungstic

adjective

of or containing tungsten, esp in a high valence state

Word Origin for tungstic

C18: from tungst (en) + -ic

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