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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

Synonyms

All synonyms

alabasterasphaltmineral

Etymology

From molybdenum + -ite.