vanadic

[ vuh-nad-ik, -ney-dik ]

/ vəˈnæd ɪk, -ˈneɪ dɪk /

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adjective Chemistry.

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

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Origin of vanadic

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

Words nearby vanadic

vampires, vampirism, vamplate, van, vanadate, vanadic, vanadic acid, vanadinite, vanadium, vanadium pentoxide, vanadium steel

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How to use vanadic in a sentence

This metal has been found in the state of vanadic acid, in a lead ore from Zimapan, in Mexico.
A Dictionary of Arts, Manufactures and Mines|Andrew Ure
Vanadic acid is absorbed by the charcoal, although it is not reduced.
A System of Instruction in the Practical Use of the Blowpipe|Anonymous
Microcosmic salt and vanadic acid fuse in the oxidation flame to a dark yellow bead which, upon cooling, loses much of its color.
A System of Instruction in the Practical Use of the Blowpipe|Anonymous
Vanadic Acid (VO3) fuses upon platinum foil to a deep orange liquid, which becomes crystalline after cooling.
A System of Instruction in the Practical Use of the Blowpipe|Anonymous

Vanadic acid fuses with carbonate of soda upon charcoal, and is absorbed.
A System of Instruction in the Practical Use of the Blowpipe|Anonymous

British Dictionary definitions for vanadic

vanadic

/ (vəˈnædɪk, -ˈneɪdɪk) /

adjective

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

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