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molybdenum

/məˈlɪb.də.nəm/

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/məˈlɪb.də.nəm/C2formalscientific
  • ruПоливалентный металлический элемент, напоминающий по свойствам хром и вольфрам, используемый для упрочнения и закалки стали.

A polyvalent metallic element that resembles chromium and tungsten in its properties, used to strengthen and harden steel.

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  1. Chemical elementC1formalscientific

    A silvery-white, hard, polyvalent metallic element that resembles chromium and tungsten in its properties, used primarily to strengthen and harden steel.

    ruХимический элемент

    • Molybdenum is added to steel to improve its strength and corrosion resistance.
    • The alloy contains a small percentage of molybdenum for increased durability.
    • Molybdenum disulfide is used as a lubricant in high-temperature applications.
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