MOLYBDENUM
Dictionary entry overview: What does molybdenum mean? • MOLYBDENUM (noun)
The noun MOLYBDENUM has 1 sense:
1. a polyvalent metallic element that resembles chromium and tungsten in its properties; used to strengthen and harden steel
Familiarity information: MOLYBDENUM used as a noun is very rare.
Dictionary entry details
• MOLYBDENUM (noun)
Meaning:
A polyvalent metallic element that resembles chromium and tungsten in its properties; used to strengthen and harden steel
Classified under:
Nouns denoting substances
Synonyms:
atomic number 42; Mo; molybdenum
Hypernyms ("molybdenum" is a kind of...):
metal; metallic element (any of several chemical elements that are usually shiny solids that conduct heat or electricity and can be formed into sheets etc.)
Holonyms ("molybdenum" is a substance of...):
molybdenite (a mineral resembling graphite that is valued as the chief source of molybdenum and its compounds)
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