She was elated by the molybdenum assay of the ore sample from her claim.
Source: tatoeba (2136323)
Molybdenum
/məˈlɪbdɪnəm/
Synonyms for "molybdenum" (10 found)
Ranked by relevance and common usage.
Choosing the right synonym
- Closest matches in this entry: mo, alloying element, atomic number 42, element 42, gold.
- Sentence evidence is available for molybdenum, so synonym choice can be checked against real usage rather than a flat word list.
- Ranking signals come from wordnet, opengloss, derived_reverse.
Synonym selection checklist
- Match the part of speech before comparing meanings.
- Check whether the synonym changes intensity, formality, or emotional tone.
- Read the replacement inside the full sentence, not just beside "molybdenum".
- Prefer the clearest word over the most unusual word when writing for speed or comprehension.
When not to replace "molybdenum"
Keep "molybdenum" when the sentence already sounds natural, when a synonym would add unintended emphasis, or when readers need the most familiar wording. A synonym should clarify or sharpen the message, not simply make the sentence look more varied.
If two options seem close, choose the one that best matches the audience and purpose of the sentence.
Replacement workflow
1. Preserve meaning
Choose a synonym only if it keeps the core idea of "molybdenum" intact in the sentence you are editing.
2. Tune tone
Check whether the replacement sounds more formal, casual, emotional, technical, or forceful than the original word.
3. Re-read context
Read the full sentence after the swap. Keep the synonym only when the sentence becomes clearer or more precise.
Review note: Synonym lists are ranked with lexical data and reviewed for practical writing value. Use the comparison notes, sentence evidence, and source labels together; a high-ranking synonym can still be wrong when the audience, register, or grammar changes.
Final fit check
After choosing a replacement for "molybdenum", read the sentence once for meaning and once for rhythm. The best synonym should feel natural in the full sentence, not only accurate in a word list.
If the synonym makes the sentence slower, vaguer, or more dramatic than intended, keep "molybdenum" or choose a simpler alternative from the closest-match group.
Related word relations
OpenGloss and ConceptNet supply richer edges like generalizations, collocations, and derivations.
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4 entriesCollocations
5 entrieschemical elementhigh melting pointrare metalsteel alloytransition metal
Inflections
1 entriesDerivations
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10 total sentences available.
The question of whether it is at all possible to hold caramel ice cream was answered in the affirmative in 2019 by an international team of scientists who made a glove out of an ultra-tough tungsten molybdenum alloy and were able to successfully hold it for a split second before they, too, succumbed to temptation and ate it all up.
Source: tatoeba (10996820)
The researchers wondered if they could figure out how to capture that electrical charge as it moved across the membrane separating the fresh and salty water. They did it by creating two tiny membranes, just three atoms thick, made of molybdenum disulfide, which is plentiful and easy to produce. Then they made a tiny hole in the membranes and let osmosis take over and push the electrically charged salt ions through this nanopore.
Source: tatoeba (12240575)
Molybdenum is a chemical element that is denoted by the letters Mo.
Source: tatoeba (13595973)
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Common questions
What are the closest synonyms for "molybdenum"?
Closest matches include mo, alloying element, atomic number 42, element 42, gold.
How should I check whether a synonym fits "molybdenum"?
Compare the replacement against real sentence context. This entry includes sample sentences so you can check tone, grammar, and meaning before swapping words.