A parent acid of molybdates; specifically either of two hydrated forms of molybdenum trioxide, H₂MoO₄ and H₄MoO₅, obtained from acid solutions of molybdates.
Origin
Late 18th century. After French acide molybdique.
Definition of molybdic acid in US English:
molybdic acid
noun
A parent acid of molybdates; specifically either of two hydrated forms of molybdenum trioxide, H₂MoO₄ and H₄MoO₅, obtained from acid solutions of molybdates.