molybdous

American

[muh-lib-duhs] / məˈlɪb dəs /

adjective

Chemistry.

of or containing molybdenum, especially in its lower valences.

molybdous British

/ mɒˈlɪbdəs /

adjective

of or containing molybdenum, esp in a low valence state

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Etymology

Origin of molybdous

First recorded in 1790–1800; molybd(enum) + -ous

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