Molybdenum

[mə'lɪbdənəm]

Definition

(noun.) a polyvalent metallic element that resembles chromium and tungsten in its properties; used to strengthen and harden steel.

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Definition

(n.) A rare element of the chromium group, occurring in nature in the minerals molybdenite and wulfenite, and when reduced obtained as a hard, silver-white, difficulty fusible metal. Symbol Mo. Atomic weight 95.9.

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Definition

n. a rare metal of a silvery-white colour—also Molybdē′na.—ns. Molyb′date a compound of molybdic acid with a base; Molybdē′nite sulphide of molybdenum.—adjs. Molybdē′nous Molyb′dic.—n. Molybdō′sis lead-poisoning.

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