molybdenum
molybdenum
Definition
mo·lyb·de·num (mə lib′də nəm)
noun
a very hard, lustrous, silver-white metallic chemical element, used in alloys, points for spark plugs, etc.: symbol, Mo; at. no., 42
Etymology: ModL: so named (1781) by K. W. Scheele (see scheelite) after its isolation by P. J. Hjelm (1746-1813), Swed chemist < molybdaena, molybdenite, term used because of resemblance to lead ore < L molybdaena, lead, galena < Gr molybdaina, piece of lead < molybdos, lead
molybdenum
Usage Examples
Converse of object
- contain: The deposit also contains minor molybdenum occurring locally as the sulfide, molybdenite ( not found here ).
- produce: Inter Moly produces molybdenum for use in steel production in Greenland.
- include: Grade 21 Titanium alloy including 15 % molybdenum, 3 % aluminum, 2.7 % niobium, 0.25 % silicon.
Modifies a noun
- disulfide: Tungsten disulfide is a lubricant for temperatures above the application range of molybdenum disulfide.
- concentration: The higher molybdenum concentrations reported for the soya milk products are not unexpected.
- steel: Oxygen can be stored under pressure in cylinders made of molybdenum steel.
- concentrate: Less than 12 months after this JV was signed, this plant is now being commissioned and first molybdenum concentrates are being produced.
- deposit: Monterrico is undertaking a Bankable Feasibility Study of its wholly owned Rio Blanco copper molybdenum deposit in northern Peru.
- target: The x-ray source is fitted with continuously rated, high speed rotating molybdenum target.
Noun used with modifier
- %: Grade 21 Titanium alloy including 15 % molybdenum, 3 % aluminum, 2.7 % niobium, 0.25 % silicon.
- chrome: Chassis is a space frame of light wall chrome molybdenum tube.
- chromium: The Toda flywheel is marketed as ' ultra light ' and is manufactured from chromium molybdenum steel for the highest quality.
- copper: Monterrico is undertaking a Bankable Feasibility Study of its wholly owned Rio Blanco copper molybdenum deposit in northern Peru.
- element: We are interested in the essential trace element molybdenum, which is required as a component of the cofactors of various redox enzymes.
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