MOLYBDENITE

molybdenite

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

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

molybdenite (countable and uncountable, plural molybdenites)

(mineral) 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.

Source: Wiktionary


Mo*lyb"de*nite, n. Etym: [Cf. F. molybdénite. See Molybdena.] (Min.)

Definition: A mineral occurring in soft, lead-gray, foliated masses or scales, resembling graphite; sulphide of molybdenum.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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