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nouna polyvalent metallic element that resembles chromium and tungsten in its properties; used to strengthen and harden steel
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- alloy cast iron cast iron containing alloying elements (usually nickel or chromium or copper or molybdenum) to increase the strength or facilitate heat treatment
- re a rare heavy polyvalent metallic element that resembles manganese chemically and is used in some alloys; is obtained as a by-product in refining molybdenum
- alloy iron cast iron containing alloying elements (usually nickel or chromium or copper or molybdenum) to increase the strength or facilitate heat treatment
- rhenium a rare heavy polyvalent metallic element that resembles manganese chemically and is used in some alloys; is obtained as a by-product in refining molybdenum
- atomic number 75 a rare heavy polyvalent metallic element that resembles manganese chemically and is used in some alloys; is obtained as a by-product in refining molybdenum
- wulfenite a yellow to orange or brown mineral used as a molybdenum ore
- molybdenum steel steel containing 10-15% molybdenum; properties are similar to tungsten steel
- molybdenite a mineral resembling graphite that is valued as the chief source of molybdenum and its compounds