molybdenite

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molybdenite

A geologist holds a sample of molybdenite in a rock collection.

Definition

Noun: 1. A mineral: A soft, lead-gray mineral with a metallic luster, composed primarily of molybdenum disulfide (MoS₂). It is the principal ore from which the element molybdenum and its various compounds are extracted.

Examples of Usage
Advanced Usage
  • In an industrial context: The term is used specifically to denote the raw, mined material before processing.
    • The concentrated molybdenite is then roasted to produce molybdenum trioxide.
Variants and Related Words
  • Molybdenum (n): The metallic chemical element (symbol Mo) derived from molybdenite.
  • Moly (n): An informal or industry shorthand for molybdenum or molybdenite.
Synonyms
  • Molybdenum disulfide (the chemical compound name).
  • Principal molybdenum ore (a descriptive synonym).
molybdenite

A geologist holds a sample of molybdenite in a rock collection.

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