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molybdic
[ muh-lib-dik ]
adjective
, Chemistry.
- of or containing molybdenum, especially in the trivalent or hexavalent states, as molybdic acid, H 2 MoO 4 .
molybdic
/ mɒˈlɪbdɪk /
adjective
- of or containing molybdenum in the trivalent or hexavalent state
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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.
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A very similar method is practised by Sonnenschein and others with the aid of phospho-molybdic acid.
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If the molybdic acid is fairly reduced by this means, it is to be moistened by nitric acid, and the heating repeated.
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The molybdic and tungstic acids combine with the soda, forming the respective salts.
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Molybdic acid gives a clear bead when hot, but is turbid and white after cooling.
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