molybdenum
- noun
- /məˈlɪb.də.nəm/
- Specialized
- The metal molybdenum is often added to stainless steel to improve its strength and durability.
- molybdenum and tungsten
- molybdenum and nickel
- molybdenum and tantalum
We also have which what are a few of those like what are magnesium, zinc, calcium, copper, molybdenum, which I never can say right?
- We also have which what are a few of those like what are magnesium, zinc, calcium, copper, molybdenum, which I never can say right?
Examples
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The base substrate is alumina ceramic with multiple levels of coiled molybdenum wiring.
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You point out in response that the atomic weight of molybdenum is 95.94.
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There's a new use for molybdenum that our research people are sitting on right now.
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The only large employer within miles was the Hailey Molybdenum Mine.
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- Yes, and molybdenum... Is a metal used in the preparation of toughened iron or steel.
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BGRIMM is the largest and leading molybdenum and tungsten producer in China.
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They have the richest molybdenum deposits in the system.
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For 25 years, they have been a major manufacturer of tungsten, tantalum, and molybdenum products of unsurpassed quality and reliability.
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Biosolids and wood residuals from mountain resort communities are used to revegetate disturbed land at a high-altitude molybdenum mine.
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The turbine casing of the 7EC is made of the same 2.25 chromium/molybdenum alloy as that used on GE's F gas turbines.
Academic text (1994)
Synonyms
A chemical symbol for the metal molybdenum used to make steel stronger
A metal added to grease to make moving parts work more smoothly
Compounds
- Specialized
Very hard, strong steel used for tools and machine parts that resists wear
Surface Forms
Etymology
Molybdenum comes from the Greek word molybdos, which means 'lead' because miners thought its dark, shiny ore looked like lead. But it is a different metal, and today molybdenum is a hard, silvery metal used to make steel and other alloys stronger, so the old name helps you remember its lead-like look and its use in strong metals.