molybdenum
noun/məˈlɪbdənəm/
Frequency rank: #16,595 of 20,003 in the WORDED list (wordfreq data)
Meaning
A hard, silvery-white metallic element used to strengthen alloys and withstand high temperatures.
Example sentence
The steel alloy was strengthened by adding molybdenum during the manufacturing process.
More words in ranks 16,501–16,600
- lemmaa subsidiary proposition proved in order to assist in the proof of a larger theorem; also, the heading or subject of a glossary entry.
- manateea large, gentle aquatic mammal with a rounded body and paddle-like flippers, found in shallow coastal waters and rivers.
- mesotheliomaA rare and aggressive cancer affecting the lining of the lungs, abdomen, or heart, most commonly caused by asbestos exposure.
- mirewet, swampy ground in which things sink; a boggy area
- modulateto adjust or vary the tone, pitch, or intensity of something.
- motorcadeA procession of motor vehicles, especially one carrying an important person.
- motorcyclista person who rides a motorcycle
- mussela type of edible bivalve shellfish with a dark elongated shell, often found in coastal waters.
- nanotubesextremely small cylindrical structures made of carbon atoms, used in advanced materials and electronics.
- nihilismThe belief that life has no meaning, purpose, or value.