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Noun: molybdenite  mu'lib-du,nIt
  1. A mineral resembling graphite that is valued as the chief source of molybdenum and its compounds
    "Molybdenite is essential in the production of high-strength steel alloys"

Derived forms: molybdenites

Type of: mineral

Encyclopedia: Molybdenite