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Definition of Wulfenite

1. Noun. A yellow to orange or brown mineral used as a molybdenum ore.

Definition of Wulfenite

1. n. Native lead molybdate occurring in tetragonal crystals, usually tabular, and of a bright orange-yellow to red, gray, or brown color; -- also called yellow lead ore.

2. n. Native lead molybdate occurring in tetragonal crystals, usually tabular, and of a bright orange-yellow to red, gray, or brown color; -- also called yellow lead ore.

Definition of Wulfenite

1. Noun. (minerology) An orange mineral, lead molybdate, PbMoO₄, found in lead veins. ¹

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Definition of Wulfenite

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Medical Definition of Wulfenite

1. Native lead molybdate occurring in tetragonal crystals, usually tabular, and of a bright orange-yellow to red, gray, or brown colour; also called yellow lead ore. Origin: So named after F. X. Wulfen, an Australian mineralogist. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

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