Meaning Of The Word Wulfenite

Real Dictionary

What's the definition of Wulfenite? Find Wulfenite meanings, definitions and more at the Real Dictionary online.

Wulfenite Meaning

Wulfenite Definition
Wulfenite Definition

What's The Definition Of Wulfenite?

wulfenite in American English
a soft, heavy mineral, PbMoO4, that is an ore of molybdenum and occurs usually as yellowish, tetragonal crystals; lead molybdate
noun: a lead molybdate mineral, PbMoO4, occurring usually in tabular crystals, and varying in color from grayish to bright-yellow or red; yellow lead ore

wulfenite in British English
noun: a yellow, orange, red, or grey lustrous secondary mineral consisting of lead molybdate in the form of platelike tetragonal crystals. It occurs with lead ores and is a source of molybdenum. Formula: PbMoO4

More Definitions

A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H | I | J | K | L | M | N | O | P | Q | R | S | T | U | V | W | X | Y | Z

Definitions Of The Day

  • Energy efficiency ratio ‐ noun: a measure of the efficiency of a heating…
  • Raphide ‐ a needle-shaped crystal, usually of calcium oxalate…
  • Massif ‐ A massif is a group of mountains that form part…
  • Tumbler gear ‐ noun: a train of gears in which the gear-selection…
  • Sforzando ‐ a sforzando note or chord; to be played with strong…
  • Rumina ‐ noun: the first compartment of the stomach of…
  • Overstorey ‐ noun: the highest level of trees in a…
  • Subrogation ‐ a subrogating; esp., the substitution of one creditor…
  • Fermion ‐ any of a class of subatomic particles that obey…
  • Aerogram ‐ noun: a radiogram; noun: an airmail letter written…