Molybdenite

noun

Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    A mineral, molybdenum disulfide MoS₂, that is the principal ore of molybdenum; it is structurally similar to graphite and has a similar look and feel. countable, uncountable
  2. 2
    a mineral resembling graphite that is valued as the chief source of molybdenum and its compounds wordnet

Etymology

From molybdenum + -ite.

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