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Molybdenum
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What's The Definition Of Molybdenum?
[n] a polyvalent metallic element that resembles chromium and tungsten in its properties; used to strengthen and harden steel
Synonyms | Synonyms for Molybdenum: atomic number 42 | Mo Related Terms | Find terms related to Molybdenum: See Also | metal | metallic element | molybdenite Molybdenum In Webster's Dictionary \Mol`yb*de"num\, n. [NL.: cf. F. molybd[`e]ne. See
{Molybdena}.] (Chem.)
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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