molybdous

[ muh-lib-duh s ]

/ məˈlɪb dəs /

adjective Chemistry.

of or containing molybdenum, especially in its lower valences.

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Origin of molybdous

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

Words nearby molybdous

molybdenous, molybdenum, molybdenum disulfide, molybdenum trioxide, molybdic, molybdous, mom, mom jeans, mom test, mom-and-pop, mom-in-law

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British Dictionary definitions for molybdous

molybdous

/ (mɒˈlɪbdəs) /

adjective

of or containing molybdenum, esp in a low valence state

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Medical definitions for molybdous

molybdous

[ mə-lĭb′dəs ]

adj.

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