/meuh lib"deuh neuhm/ , n. Chem.
a silver-white metallic element, used as an alloy with iron in making hard, high-speed cutting tools. Symbol: Mo; at. wt.: 95.94; at. no.: 42; sp. gr.: 10.2.
[ 1810-20; molybdena molybdaena molýbdaina galena, equiv. to mólybd ( os ) lead + -aina suffix of appurtenance ]