What is "molybdic"

Molybdic \Mo*lyb"dic\, a. [Cf. F. molybdique. See molybdena.] (Chem.) Of, pertaining to, or containing, molybdenum; specif., designating those compounds in which the element has a higher valence, as contrasted with molybdous compounds; as, molybdic oxide.

a. (context inorganic chemistry English) Of or pertaining to molybdenum, especially describing compounds of molybdenum in which it has a valence of 6