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molybdate

/mɒlɪbˈdeɪt/ noun · British & US
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What does molybdate mean?

noun

A salt of molybdic acid, typically a white or yellowish powder. Molybdate is used in various industrial applications, including the production of catalysts and pigments.

Example

"The researcher studied the properties of molybdate in the presence of different catalysts."

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