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molybdic
[ muh-lib-dik ]
adjective
- 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
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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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