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phosphomolybdic

Definitions

from The Century Dictionary.

  • Noting a complex acid, H3PO4.12MoO3, which is used as a test for the vegetable alkaloids.

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  • adjective Relating to phosphomolybdic acid or its derivatives

Etymologies

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From phospho- +‎ molybdic

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Examples

  • A.D MA.A.LUM, A. B.: On the chemical nature of substances from alcoholic extracts of various food stuffs which give a color reaction with phosphotungstic and phosphomolybdic acids.

    The Vitamine Manual Walter H. Eddy

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