molybdenite

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noun
Definitions
  • (mineral) A mineral, molybdenum disulfide S, that is the principal ore of molybdenum; it is structurally similar to graphite and has a similar look and feel.

Etymology

Suffix from English molybdenum.

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English

molybdenum

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