molybdous

[muh-lib-duh s]

adjective Chemistry.

of or containing molybdenum, especially in its lower valences.

Origin of molybdous

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

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British Dictionary definitions for molybdous

molybdous

adjective

of or containing molybdenum, esp in a low valence state

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molybdous in Medicine

molybdous

[mə-lĭb′dəs]

adj.

Of, relating to, or containing molybdenum or a compound containing molybdenum, especially with a valence of less than 6.