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metallic element, 1816, from molybdena, used generally for lead-like minerals, from Greek molybdos "lead," also "black graphite," related to Latin plumbum "lead" (see plu [..]
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Element number 42 in the Periodic Table of the Chemical Elements
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A micronutrient used in plant cultivation that aids in nitrogen fixing.
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This micronutrient is essential for nitrogen fixation and nitrate reduction.
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This is a photo of the element molybdenum. Pure molybdenum is a silvery white metal." > This is a photo of the element molybdenum. Pure molybdenum is a silvery white metal.  Tomihahndorf, Public Domain License Definition: Molybdenum is t [..]
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A metal commonly used in high-strength steel alloys, such as chrome-moly steel. Molybdenum is also used in some grease ("moly grease.").
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Molybdenum was discovered by Swedish chemist Carl Wilhelm Scheele in 1778 and first isolated in 1782 by fellow countryman Peter Jacob Hjelm. The silvery-gray metal, commonly referred to as “moly,” occurs in nature as molybdenite and other minerals. Today, it is primarily used as an alloy to strengthen steel and inhibit corrosion. [..]
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In steelmaking this high melting point metal is used as an alloying element in engineering and stainless steels. It improves corrosion resistance and hardenability, enables steel
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(n) a polyvalent metallic element that resembles chromium and tungsten in its properties; used to strengthen and harden steel
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Healthy gums, nitrogen metabolism. A deficiency may cause impotence in older men. Sources: Beans, cereal grains, legumes, peas, dark green leafy vegetables. Don’t take more than 30 mcg a day.
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Also known as Moly. The metal is added to 316 stainless steel to sharply increase its corrosion resistance to chlorides and sulfates and various acids used in the pulp industry. Moly helps to reduce h [..]
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(Chemical Symbol Mo) – Element No. 42 of the periodic system; atomic weight 95.95. Hard, tough metal of grayish-white color, becoming very ductile and malleable when properly treated at high temperatu [..]
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Symbol:"Mo" Atomic Number:"42" Atomic Mass: 95.94amu. Molybdenum is one of the transition elements. This element has been confused with lead in the past. When pure, [..]
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A hard metallic element that is an essential trace element in plant and animal nutrition.
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A metallic element with the atomic symbol Mo, atomic number 42, and atomic weight 95.94. It is an essential trace element, being a component of the Enzymes Xanthine Oxidase, Aldehyde oxidase, and Nitr [..]
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A metallic element with the atomic symbol Mo, atomic number 42, and atomic weight 95.94. It is an essential trace element, being a component of the enzymes xanthine oxidase, aldehyde oxidase, and nitr [..]
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