molybd- root words — words with the molybd- root

The root molybd- comes from Greek molybdos, meaning lead. 1 words in Dendril are built from it, including molybdenum. Dendril shows them on a free interactive word map — no signup, no ads.

Words that use the molybd- root

Explore words with molybd- — words containing the molybd- root and sharing its sense of "lead". Examples include molybdenum. Click any word to see its own roots, definition, and related words.

What does molybd- mean?

The molybd- root means lead, from Greek molybdos. Recognizing it helps you decode and remember the many English words built on this root.