MOLYBDENUM A hard, silvery-white metallic element used to toughen steels and in corrosion-resistant nickel alloys. An essential trace element in plant nutrition, it is used in fertilizers, dyes, enamels, and reagents. Atomic number 42; atomic weight 95.96; melting point 2,623°C; boiling point 4,639°C; specific gravity 10.22 (at 20°C); valence 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. cross-reference: Periodic Table.
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Word: MOLYBDENUM
Length: 10 letters
Dictionary: Valid in TWL and SOWPODS
Status: Official Scrabble word
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