molybdate
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of molybdate
First recorded in 1785–95; molybd(ic) + -ate 2
Example Sentences
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It is formed when a solution of bichloride of molybdenum is poured into a saturated, or nearly saturated, solution of molybdate of ammonia.
From Field's Chromatography or Treatise on Colours and Pigments as Used by Artists by Salter, Thomas
A standardized solution of ammonium molybdate is then added from a burette.
From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 2, Slice 7 "Arundel, Thomas" to "Athens" by Various
The separation of the phosphoric acid from the calcium must first be accomplished by precipitation in the form of ammonium phosphomolybdate in nitric acid solution, using ammonium molybdate as the precipitant.
From An Introductory Course of Quantitative Chemical Analysis With Explanatory Notes by Talbot, Henry P.
For percentages greater than 20 add sufficient molybdate solution to insure complete precipitation.
From All About Coffee by Ukers, William H. (William Harrison)
The appearance of a yellow colour shows that all the lead has been precipitated and that the solution contains an excess of molybdate.
From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 2, Slice 7 "Arundel, Thomas" to "Athens" by Various
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