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vanadic

(Science: chemistry) Pertaining to, or obtained from, vanadium; containing vanadium; specifically distinguished those compounds in which vanadium has a relatively higher valence as contrasted with the vanadious compounds; as, vanadic oxide.

(Science: chemistry) Vanadic acid, an acid analogous to phosphoric acid, not known in the free state but forming a well-known series of salts.