MOLYBDOUS

Etymology

Adjective

molybdous (not comparable)

(chemistry) Of, pertaining to, or containing molybdenum; specifically designating those compounds in which molybdenum has a lower valence as contrasted with molybdic compounds.

Source: Wiktionary


Mo*lyb"dous, a. Etym: [See Molybdena.]

Definition: Of, pertaining to, or containing, molybdenum; specif., designating those compounds in which molybdenum has a lower valence as contrasted with molybdic compounds.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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