molybdenum
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Noun — A silvery metallic chemical element, symbol Mo and atomic number 42, that does not occur on its own in nature and is used in steel alloys.
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It is a technical term used mainly in chemistry, metallurgy and engineering.
Etymology
The word comes from New Latin molybdaenum, which was formed from a Latin form of an Ancient Greek word for lead or a lump of lead. The Greek word itself goes back to another word meaning lead, and the English word has been recorded since the late 1700s.
Full origin of molybdenum →Frequently asked questions
What is molybdenum used for?
Molybdenum is used in steel alloys. It is a silvery metal.
What is the chemical symbol for molybdenum?
The symbol for molybdenum is Mo, and its atomic number is 42.
How do you pronounce molybdenum?
It is pronounced muh-LIB-dih-nuhm, with the stress on the second syllable.
