Molybdic \Mo*lyb"dic\, a. [Cf. F. molybdique. See {molybdena}.]
(Chem.)
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.
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