molybdate

Meanings

• noun

  A mineral composed of molybdenum and oxygen, often found in combination with other elements such as sulfur and hydroxide.

  - "Molybdate is an essential micronutrient for animals and humans."
  - "The molybdate mineral is used in industry for various applications, including the production of steel and glass."

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Variants

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molybdate , molybdates

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Etymology

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From the Greek word molybdos, meaning 'lead' or 'tin', due to the historical association of molybdate with these metals.

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Trivia

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1. Molybdate is a vital component of enzymes in animals and humans, known as molybdoenzymes.

2. The symbol for molybdenum is Mo, and the chemical formula for molybdate is MoO4.

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Related Concepts

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1. molybdenum: A metallic element that is a key component of molybdate.

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   - Imagine a mineral with a silver-gray color and a metallic sheen, representing molybdate.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word molybdate with the image of a lead or tin pencil, due to its etymology.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember the word molybdate as 'Metal Of Lead And Boron Aids Tissues'.

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