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mo•lyb•de•num
Pronunciation: (mu-lib'du-num), [key]—
n. Chem.
a silver-white metallic element, used as an alloy with iron in making hard, high-speed cutting tools.
Symbol: Mo;
at. wt.: 95.94;
at. no.: 42;
sp. gr.: 10.2.
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