molybdeniferous (C2)
adjective
Pronunciation: /ˌmɒlɪbdɪˈnɪfərəs/
Definition
Containing molybdenite, a mineral ore that is the primary source of molybdenum, a hard, silver-white, chemically active metal used in steel alloys and other products.
Examples
The geological survey identified several molybdeniferous deposits in the region.
Molybdeniferous rocks are often found in areas with significant volcanic activity.
How to Use molybdeniferous
- molybdeniferous deposits (noun phrase)
- deposits containing molybdenite — "The company's mining operations focused on extracting molybdenum from molybdeniferous deposits."
- molybdeniferous rocks (noun phrase)
- rocks containing molybdenite — "Molybdeniferous rocks are often found in areas with significant volcanic activity."
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