molybdous

mo·lyb·dous

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [muh-lib-duh s]
- /məˈlɪb dəs/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [muh-lib-duh s]
- /məˈlɪb dəs/

Definitions of molybdous word

adjective molybdous of or containing molybdenum, especially in its lower valences. 1
adjective molybdous of or containing molybdenum, esp in a low valence state 0
adjective molybdous designating or of compounds in which molybdenum has a lower valence than in the corresponding molybdic compounds 0

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Origin of molybdous

First appearance:

before 1790

One of the 43% newest English words

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

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Parts of speech for Molybdous

noun

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molybdous popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 36% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 57% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

molybdous usage trend in Literature

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