molybdenite

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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.

Where does molybdenite come from?

Etymology tree English molybdenum Proto-Indo-European *-tósder. Ancient Greek -της (-tēs)der. Ancient Greek -ῑ́της (-ī́tēs)der. Latin -ītēslbor. French -iteder. English -ite English molybdenite From molybdenum + -ite.

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