molybdenum

[/məˈlɪbdənəm/]
nounmasculinepl: molybdenums
molibdênio
1. A hard, silvery-white metallic element with atomic number 42, used in alloys, catalysts, and lubricants
Molybdenum is an essential trace element in many enzymes.
O molibdênio é um elemento traço essencial em muitas enzimas.
2. A chemical element commonly used to strengthen steel and other alloys
The steel was reinforced with molybdenum for greater durability.
O aço foi reforçado com molibdênio para maior durabilidade.
3. A transitional metal found in various ores, particularly molybdenite
Molybdenum ore is mined extensively in Chile and China.
O minério de molibdênio é extraído extensivamente no Chile e na China.
Molybdenum is primarily discussed in technical, industrial, and scientific contexts in both Brazil and the USA. Chile and China are major producers, and the element is crucial for modern manufacturing. In Brazil, discussions about molybdenum typically occur in metallurgical industries and academic settings. The element has no significant cultural or colloquial usage outside of specialized fields.

Regional Variations

General Brazilian Portuguese
molibdênio
Standard term used in chemistry and metallurgy texts
Portugal
molibdénio
Portuguese spelling variation with accent on the 'e'
Technical/Scientific
molibdênio
Used uniformly across all Portuguese-speaking countries in scientific contexts

Related Words

molybdenitemolybdicmolybdatemetallic elementtransition metalalloycatalyst
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