molybdenite

noun

a mineral resembling graphite that is valued as the chief source of molybdenum and its compounds

Roots

molybdosmolybden- · Greek · lead ites-ite · Greek · mineral

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The word molybdenite breaks down into 2 roots of Greek origin: molybden, from Greek molybdos (“lead”); and -ite, from Greek ites (“mineral”). Explore each root to see other English words built from the same source.