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vanadic

[ vuh-nad-ik, -ney-dik ]

adjective

, Chemistry.
  1. of or containing vanadium, especially in the trivalent or pentavalent state.

vanadic

/ -ˈneɪdɪk; vəˈnædɪk /

adjective

  1. of or containing vanadium, esp in a trivalent or pentavalent state
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Word History and Origins

Origin of vanadic1

First recorded in 1830–40; vanad(ium) + -ic
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Example Sentences

This metal has been found in the state of vanadic acid, in a lead ore from Zimapan, in Mexico.

Vanadic acid is absorbed by the charcoal, although it is not reduced.

Microcosmic salt and vanadic acid fuse in the oxidation flame to a dark yellow bead which, upon cooling, loses much of its color.

Vanadic Acid (VO3) fuses upon platinum foil to a deep orange liquid, which becomes crystalline after cooling.

Vanadic acid fuses with carbonate of soda upon charcoal, and is absorbed.

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