tungstic

American  

[tuhng-stik] / ˈtʌŋ stɪk /

adjective

Chemistry.

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

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tungstic British  

/ ˈtʌŋstɪk /

adjective

1. of or containing tungsten, esp in a high valence state

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Etymology

Origin of tungstic

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

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Example Sentences

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tungstic

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

The tungstic acid is dissolved, and separated as ammonic tungstate, and, after evaporation, is gently ignited, the heat being increased towards the end.

From A Text-book of Assaying: For the Use of Those Connected with Mines. by Cornelius Beringer

Treat the residue again with acid, and again dissolve out the separated tungstic acid with ammonia, and repeat this operation until decomposition is complete.

From A Text-book of Assaying: For the Use of Those Connected with Mines. by Cornelius Beringer

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

For the assay of minerals containing tungsten these reactions are only occasionally taken advantage of for testing or purifying the separated tungstic acid.

From A Text-book of Assaying: For the Use of Those Connected with Mines. by Cornelius Beringer

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