molybdous

[ muh-lib-duhs ]

adjective

, Chemistry.

1. of or containing molybdenum, especially in its lower valences.

molybdous

/ mɒˈlɪbdəs /

adjective

1. of or containing molybdenum, esp in a low valence state

Word History and Origins

Origin of molybdous¹

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