molybdena

noun
mo·​lyb·​de·​na | \ məˈlibdənə\
plural -s

Definition of molybdena

1 obsolete

2 : an oxide of molybdenum of uncertain structure that is used in catalysis frequently supported on alumina

History and Etymology for molybdena

New Latin, from Latin molybdaena galena, from Greek molybdaina, from molybdos lead

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