pentamolybdate

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noun

The polymeric anion composed of Mo₅O₁₆²⁻ clusters; any salt containing this anion

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Meanings

nounpentamolybdate (plural pentamolybdates)

plural pentamolybdates

  1. chemistryThe polymeric anion composed of Mo₅O₁₆²⁻ clusters; any salt containing this anion

Origin

From penta- + molybdate.

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