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Definition of Molybdenum

1. Noun. A polyvalent metallic element that resembles chromium and tungsten in its properties; used to strengthen and harden steel.

Definition of Molybdenum

1. n. 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.

Definition of Molybdenum

1. Noun. a metallic chemical element (''symbol'' Mo) with an atomic number of 42. ¹

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Definition of Molybdenum

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Medical Definition of Molybdenum

1. 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. Origin: NL., cf. F. Molybdene. See Molybdena. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

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