What is another word for molybdenite?

Pronunciation: [mˈɒlɪbdənˌa͡ɪt] (IPA)

Molybdenite is a naturally occurring mineral that is the primary source of molybdenum, a metallic element used in the production of alloys and in various industrial applications. Some common synonyms for molybdenite include molybdenum sulfide, molybdenite sulfide, and hexagonal molybdenum sulfide. Other lesser-known synonyms include chevkinite, yukonite, and molybdite. While these synonyms are not commonly used in everyday conversation, they are important to know for those in the fields of mining, metallurgy, and manufacturing, as they may encounter these terms in technical documents and research papers.

What are the hypernyms for Molybdenite?

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What are the hyponyms for Molybdenite?

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Usage examples for Molybdenite

The larger part of the world's production is from the molybdenite ores.
"The Economic Aspect of Geology"
C. K. Leith
molybdenite occurs principally in association with granitic rocks,-in pegmatite dikes, in veins, and in contact-metamorphic deposits,-in all of which associations its origin is traced to hot solutions from the magma.
"The Economic Aspect of Geology"
C. K. Leith
In molybdenite deposits secondary concentration has not been important.
"The Economic Aspect of Geology"
C. K. Leith

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