bismuth, Bi, atomic number
(noun) a heavy brittle diamagnetic trivalent metallic element (resembles arsenic and antimony chemically); usually recovered as a by-product from ores of other metals
Source: WordNet® 3.1
bismuth (countable and uncountable, plural bismuths)
A chemical element (symbol Bi) with an atomic number of 83: a brittle silvery-white metal.
(countable) A single atom of this element.
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Source: Wiktionary
Bis"muth, n. Etym: [Ger. bismuth, wismuth: cf. F. bismuth.] (Chem.)
Definition: One of the elements; a metal of a reddish white color, crystallizing in rhombohedrons. It is somewhat harder than lead, and rather brittle; masses show broad cleavage surfaces when broken across. It melts at 507Âş Fahr., being easily fused in the flame of a candle. It is found in a native state, and as a constituent of some minerals. Specific gravity 9.8. Atomic weight 207.5. Symbol Bi.
Note: Chemically, bismuth (with arsenic and antimony is intermediate between the metals and nonmetals; it is used in thermo-electric piles, and as an alloy with lead and tin in the fusible alloy or metal. Bismuth is the most diamagnetic substance known. Bismuth glance, bismuth sulphide; bismuthinite.
– Bismuth ocher, a native bismuth oxide; bismite.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
25 April 2024
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