Associations to the word «Molybdenum»

Wiktionary

MOLYBDENUM, noun. A metallic chemical element (symbol Mo) with an atomic number of 42.
MOLYBDENUM, noun. A single atom of this element.
MOLYBDENUM BLUE, noun. (inorganic chemistry) A complex oxide derived from a heteropoly acid of molybdenum and another element, typically phosphorus
MOLYBDENUM DISULFIDE, noun. (chemistry) a black, crystalline inorganic polymer of empirical formula MoS2 that occurs as the mineral molybdenite and is used as a lubricant having a structure analogous to graphite
MOLYBDENUM DISULPHIDE, noun. (chiefly British) Alternative spelling of molybdenum disulfide

Dictionary definition

MOLYBDENUM, noun. A polyvalent metallic element that resembles chromium and tungsten in its properties; used to strengthen and harden steel.

Wise words

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