BISMUTH

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

Etymology

Noun

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.

Anagrams

• Thimbus, shitbum

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 507º 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

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