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  

/ -ˈneɪdɪk, vəˈnædɪk /

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

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

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

The vanadic acid varies from 20 to 23 per cent.

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

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

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