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molybdic

[ muh-lib-dik ]

adjective

, Chemistry.
  1. of or containing molybdenum, especially in the trivalent or hexavalent states, as molybdic acid, H 2 MoO 4 .


molybdic

/ mɒˈlɪbdɪk /

adjective

  1. of or containing molybdenum in the trivalent or hexavalent state
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012


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Word History and Origins

Origin of molybdic1

First recorded in 1790–1800; molybd(enum) + -ic
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Example Sentences

On this account molybdic acid is often used in the estimation of the phosphoric acid present in a substance.

A very similar method is practised by Sonnenschein and others with the aid of phospho-molybdic acid.

If the molybdic acid is fairly reduced by this means, it is to be moistened by nitric acid, and the heating repeated.

The molybdic and tungstic acids combine with the soda, forming the respective salts.

Molybdic acid gives a clear bead when hot, but is turbid and white after cooling.

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molybdenum trioxidemolybdous