molybdenum

/mɒlɪbˈdɛnəm/

Definitions

1. noun

A silver-white, hard, ductile, and ferromagnetic transition metal, widely used in high-temperature applications, alloys, and as a catalyst.

“The company uses molybdenum in its high-temperature furnace to produce steel.”

Synonyms

  • chromium
  • tungsten

Antonyms

  • aluminum
  • titanium