noun
- a hard, silvery-white metallic chemical element used in steel alloys and other industrial applications
Usage: chemistry; metallurgy
Examples
- Molybdenum is added to steel to increase its strength and corrosion resistance.
- The periodic table shows molybdenum with the symbol Mo and atomic number 42.
- Mining companies extract molybdenum from ore deposits in mountainous regions.
- Aircraft engines contain molybdenum alloys that can withstand high temperatures.
- The laboratory tested the sample for traces of molybdenum and other metals.
- Molybdenum deficiency in soil can affect plant growth and development.