molybdenum disulfide
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molybdenum disulfide
(mə′lib·də·nəm dī′səl′fīd)
(inorganic chemistry) MoS2 A black lustrous powder, melting at 1185°C, insoluble in water, soluble in aqua regia and concentrated sulfuric acid; used as a dry lubricant and an additive for greases and oils. Also known as molybdenum sulfide; molybdic sulfide.
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