() - Mo — refers to molybdenum, a metallic element & historically used in the name of a legendary

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Mo — refers to molybdenum, a metallic element (symbol Mo);

historically used in the name of a legendary sword, Moye (莫邪).

Mo — refers to molybdenum, a metallic elementhistorically used in the name of a legendary

Usage highlights

Molybdenum elementMolybdenum steelMolybdenum oreMolybdenum wireMolybdenum disulfideLegendary sword Moye

Synonyms

  • molybdenum (modern simplified form)
  • 莫邪Moye (legendary sword name)

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • Molybdenum is a chemical element (化学元素鏌).
  • The legendary sword Moye (莫邪) is sometimes written with this character.
  • This alloy contains molybdenum (含鏌合金).
  • Molybdenum steel has high strength (鏌钢).

Collocations

  • Molybdenum element(鏌元素)
  • Molybdenum steel(鏌钢)
  • Molybdenum ore(鏌矿)
  • Molybdenum wire(鏌丝)
  • Molybdenum disulfide(二硫化鏌)
  • Legendary sword Moye(莫邪剑)

Idioms

  • Ganjiang and Moye swords(干将莫邪)
  • Precious sword and famous blade(宝剑名鏌)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • The character appears in the name of the legendary sword Moye from Chinese mythology.
  • In modern usage, it primarily refers to the metallic element molybdenum.
  • Molybdenum has industrial importance for strengthening steel alloys.

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