MOLYBDENUM
Mol`yb*de"num, n. Etym: [NL.: cf. F. molybdène. See Molybdena.]
(Chem.)
Defn: A rare element of the chromium group, occurring in nature in the minerals molybdenite and wulfenite, and when reduced obtained as a hard, silver-white, difficulty fusible metal. Symbol Mo. Atomic weight 95.9.
MOLYBDIC
Mo*lyb"dic, a. Etym: [Cf. F. molybdique. See molybdena.] (Chem.)
Defn: Of, pertaining to, or containing, molybdenum; specif., designating those compounds in which the element has a higher valence, as contrasted with molybdous compounds; as, molybdic oxide.
MOLYBDITE
Mo*lyb"dite, n. (Min.)
Defn: Molybdic ocher.
MOLYBDOUS
Mo*lyb"dous, a. Etym: [See Molybdena.]
Defn: Of, pertaining to, or containing, molybdenum; specif., designating those compounds in which molybdenum has a lower valence as contrasted with molybdic compounds.
MOME
Mome, n. Etym: [Cf. Mumm, Momus.]
Defn: A dull, silent person; a blockhead. [Obs.] Spenser.