COBALTIC
Etymology
Adjective
cobaltic (comparative more cobaltic, superlative most cobaltic)
(chemistry) Of or relating to cobalt.
(chemistry) Containing cobalt in oxidation state 3.
Source: Wiktionary
Co*balt"ic (; 74), a. Etym: [Cf. F. cobaltique.] (Chem.)
Definition: Pertaining to, derived from, or containing, cobalt; -- said
especially of those compounds in which cobalt has higher valence; as,
cobaltic oxide. Luteo-cobaltic compounds (Chem.), an extensive series
of complex yellow compounds of ammonia and cobaltic salts.
– Roseo-cobaltic compounds (Chem.), an extensive series of complex
red compounds of cobalt and ammonia. Modifications of these are the
purpureo-cobaltic compounds.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition