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Definition of «moly»

Moly is a term used to describe small, hard particles that are often found in cosmetic products such as face creams and moisturizers. These particles can be made from various materials including silica or talcum powder. The name comes from the mineral molybdenite, which has a similar appearance and texture to these tiny particles.

Usage examples

  1. Moly is a chemical element with the symbol Mo and atomic number 42.
  2. Moly is commonly used as an alloying agent in steel production to increase its strength and toughness.
  3. The addition of moly to a lubricant can help reduce friction and wear in high-temperature environments.
  4. Molybdenum disulfide (MoS2), also known as moly, is often used as a dry lubricant in various applications.
  5. Moly is used in the aerospace industry for making turbine blades and structural components due to its high melting point and corrosion resistance.
  6. Molybdenum-99 (Mo-99) is a radioactive isotope of moly used in medical imaging scans such as technetium-99m generators.
  7. The term "moly grease" refers to a type of lubricating grease that contains molybdenum disulfide for enhanced performance.

Sentences with «moly»

  • holy holy moly. (dreamingofleaving.com)
  • When you're treating skin with Tony Moly products, wrinkles don't have a prayer. (bestproducts.com)
  • The recent decision of the British Columbia Court of Appeal in Creston Moly Corp. v. Sattva Capital Corp., 2012 BCCA 329 (CanLII) offers an object lesson in how the courts may still be too eager to review arbitration decisions and may even get the result «wrong» in situations where the arbitrator actually «got it right». (slaw.ca)
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