HyperDic: atomic_number_42

English > 1 sense of the expression atomic number 42:
NOUNsubstanceatomic number 42, molybdenum, Moa polyvalent metallic element that resembles chromium and tungsten in its properties
English > atomic number 42: 1 sense > noun 1, substance
MeaningA polyvalent metallic element that resembles chromium and tungsten in its properties; used to strengthen and harden steel.
Synonymsmolybdenum, Mo
Broadermetallic element, metalAny of several chemical elements that are usually shiny solids that conduct heat or electricity and can be formed into sheets etc.
Substance ofmolybdeniteA mineral resembling graphite that is valued as the chief source of molybdenum and its compounds
Spanishmolibdeno, número atómico 42
Catalanmolibdè, molibdèn, Mo, número atòmic 42

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