vanadic

American  

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

adjective

Chemistry.

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

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vanadic British  

/ vəˈnædɪk, -ˈneɪdɪk /

adjective

1. 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

Example Sentences

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vanadic

Microcosmic salt and vanadic acid fuse in the oxidation flame to a dark yellow bead which, upon cooling, loses much of its color.

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

It is here distinguished from vanadic acid, which gives a brownish or yellow bead while hot.

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

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

From Chambers's Twentieth Century Dictionary (part 4 of 4: S-Z and supplements) by Various

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

From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 6, Slice 1 "Châtelet" to "Chicago" by Various

The vanadic acid varies from 20 to 23 per cent.

From The Galaxy Vol. XXIII?March, 1877.?No. 3 by Various