Molybdenum
noun
A chemical element with symbol Mo and atomic number 42 that is a shiny, silvery metal.
Molybdenum is used to harden and strengthen steel.
Often appears as...
- molybdenum disulfide
- molybdenum steel
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Technical
noun
A chemical element with symbol Mo and atomic number 42 that is a shiny, silvery metal.
Molybdenum is used to harden and strengthen steel.
Often appears as...
- molybdenum disulfide
- molybdenum steel
Usage tips
Technical
Definition 1 of 1
Pro Tip 1/3Industrial Use
Molybdenum strengthens steel, making it important in construction and manufacturing.
The bridge's framework includes molybdenum to ensure durability.
Pro Tip 2/3Common Alloy
Molybdenum is often added to other metals to create strong alloys used in various industries.
Molybdenum alloys are critical components in jet engines.
Pro Tip 3/3Scientific Name
The term 'molybdenum' originates from the Greek word for lead, due to historical confusion between the minerals.
Molybdenum got its name because it was once mistaken for lead ore.
Pro Tip 1/3Industrial Use
Molybdenum strengthens steel, making it important in construction and manufacturing.
The bridge's framework includes molybdenum to ensure durability.
Pro Tip 2/3Common Alloy
Molybdenum is often added to other metals to create strong alloys used in various industries.
Molybdenum alloys are critical components in jet engines.
Pro Tip 3/3Scientific Name
The term 'molybdenum' originates from the Greek word for lead, due to historical confusion between the minerals.
Molybdenum got its name because it was once mistaken for lead ore.
Pro Tip 1/3Industrial Use
Molybdenum strengthens steel, making it important in construction and manufacturing.
The bridge's framework includes molybdenum to ensure durability.
Pro Tip 2/3Common Alloy
Molybdenum is often added to other metals to create strong alloys used in various industries.
Molybdenum alloys are critical components in jet engines.
Pro Tip 3/3Scientific Name
The term 'molybdenum' originates from the Greek word for lead, due to historical confusion between the minerals.
Molybdenum got its name because it was once mistaken for lead ore.
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and I'm sure the skeptic eye would say, no, the correlation there is that there are universities and schools where people can't afford cars, but it did seem that in many of these areas pedestrian traffic was protected. You wouldn't look at this and call this a designer a designer bike is made of titanium or molybdenum.
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Mining the New American...
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Rob Forbes: Ways of...
and I'm sure the skeptic eye would say, no, the correlation there is that there are universities and schools where people can't afford cars, but it did seem that in many of these areas pedestrian traffic was protected. You wouldn't look at this and call this a designer a designer bike is made of titanium or molybdenum.
Video examples
Mining the New American...
in right above the town because of the dust that would blow in or the water pollution or the destruction of the quality of life of the town under the 1872 mining law the federal government and the mining industry argue tough luck we're putting our mind there molybdenum
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