MOLYBDIC

Etymology

Adjective

molybdic (not comparable)

(inorganic chemistry) Relating to molybdenum, especially describing compounds of molybdenum in which it has an oxidation state of +6.

(inorganic chemistry, obsolete) Belonging to the group of elements now recognized as groups 5 and 6.

Anagrams

• colymbid

Source: Wiktionary


Mo*lyb"dic, a. Etym: [Cf. F. molybdique. See molybdena.] (Chem.)

Definition: Of, pertaining to, or containing, molybdenum; specif., designating those compounds in which the element has a higher valence, as contrasted with molybdous compounds; as, molybdic oxide.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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