HyperDic: molybdenum

English > 1 sense of the word molybdenum:
NOUNsubstancemolybdenum, Mo, atomic number 42a polyvalent metallic element that resembles chromium and tungsten in its properties
molybdenum > pronunciation
Soundsmahlih'bdihnahm
Rhymesabolitionism ... zirconium: 557 rhymes with ahm...
English > molybdenum: 1 sense > noun 1, substance
MeaningA polyvalent metallic element that resembles chromium and tungsten in its properties; used to strengthen and harden steel.
SynonymsMo, atomic number 42
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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