1. of, relating to, or containing molybdenum, especially in a lower valence state (such as +2 or +3)
Usage: chemistry; technical

Examples

• Molybdous compounds are used in various industrial applications.
• The molybdous oxide has different properties than molybdic oxide.
• Chemists studied the molybdous chloride to understand its reactivity.
• Molybdous salts can be prepared through reduction of molybdic compounds.