What does "molybdenite" mean?

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.

What is a synonym for "molybdenite"?

Common synonyms include: alabaster, asphalt, mineral.

Molybdenite

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Noun

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
a mineral resembling graphite that is valued as the chief source of molybdenum and its compounds wordnet

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alabaster asphalt mineral

Etymology

From molybdenum + -ite.

Related phrases

molybdenum disulfide

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