vanadic

American

[vuh-nad-ik, -ney-dik] / vəˈnæd ɪk, -ˈneɪ dɪk /

adjective

Chemistry.

of or containing vanadium, especially in the trivalent or pentavalent state.

vanadic British

/ -ˈneɪdɪk, vəˈnædɪk /

adjective

of or containing vanadium, esp in a trivalent or pentavalent state

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Etymology

Origin of vanadic

First recorded in 1830–40; vanad(ium) + -ic

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Van′adāte, Vanā′diāte, a salt formed by vanadic acid combined with a base.—adjs.

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The vanadic acid varies from 20 to 23 per cent.

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Gerland contributed to our knowledge of vanadyl salts and the vanadic acids.

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Vanadic acid is absorbed by the charcoal, although it is not reduced.

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Vanadic Acid, VaO8. in the oxidizing flame.Dissolves to a clear glass, which is colorless when only a small quantity of acid is present, and yellow when containing a larger proportion.

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