molybdenum disulfide

noun

: a compound MoS2 used especially as a lubricant in grease

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It’s done by growing molybdenum disulfide and tungsten diselenide on separate wafers and then transferring chip-size cutouts of each semiconductor to form the two types of transistors. IEEE Spectrum, 11 Oct. 2023 This deposited the wiring directly on top of the molybdenum disulfide, completing the formation of functional transistors. John Timmer, Ars Technica, 21 Mar. 2023 The structure alternates repeating layers of molybdenum disulfide and aluminum oxide placed on top of a light-reflecting gold layer. IEEE Spectrum, 15 June 2023 That doesn't mean molybdenum disulfide is on the fast track to replace silicon. John Timmer, Ars Technica, 21 Mar. 2023 See all Example Sentences for molybdenum disulfide 

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First Known Use

1869, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of molybdenum disulfide was in 1869

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“Molybdenum disulfide.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/molybdenum%20disulfide. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.

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