tungstate

/ˈtʌŋɡsteɪt/

Definitions

1. noun

a salt of tungstic acid, used in electrochemical cells.

“The researcher studied the properties of tungstate in various applications.”

2. chemistry

a chemical compound containing tungsten in its +6 oxidation state.

“The chemist analyzed the structure of the tungstate compound.”

Synonyms

  • tungstic acid anhydride
  • tungstic acid salt