English dictionary
molybdenum
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Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.
noun
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a polyvalent metallic element that resembles chromium and tungsten in its properties; used to strengthen and harden steel
Source: WordNet 3.0
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A rare element of the chromium group, occurring in nature in the minerals molybdenite and wulfenite, and when reduced obtained as a hard, silver-white, difficulty fusible metal. Symbol Mo. Atomic weight 95.9.
Source: webster1913