vanadate
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of vanadate
First recorded in 1830–40; vanad(ic acid) + -ate 2
Example Sentences
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In one such analysis, Phasecraft researchers found that their new algorithm should require 1 million–fold fewer computational steps than existing VQEs to accurately model strontium vanadate, a promising new battery electrode material.
From Science Magazine • May 30, 2024
Vanadinite, a lead-vanadate, and descloizite, a vanadate of copper or lead, are found in the oxide zones of a number of lead and copper deposits in the southwestern United States and Mexico.
From The Economic Aspect of Geology by Leith, C. K. (Charles Kenneth)
Psittacinite is a vanadate of lead and copper, which occurs associated with gold, lead, and copper minerals at several mines in Silver Star district, Montana.
From The Galaxy Vol. XXIII?March, 1877.?No. 3 by Various
Van′adinite, a compound of lead vanadate and lead chloride.
From Chambers's Twentieth Century Dictionary (part 4 of 4: S-Z and supplements) by Various
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