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RHODIUM
rhodium, Rh, atomic number
(noun) a white hard metallic element that is one of the platinum group and is found in platinum ores; used in alloys with platinum
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Noun
rhodium (usually uncountable, plural rhodiums)
A rare, hard, silvery-white, inert metallic chemical element (symbol Rh) with an atomic number of 45.
(countable) A single atom of this element.
Anagrams
• humidor, midhour
Source: Wiktionary
Rho"di*um, n. Etym: [NL., fr. Gr. "ro`don the rose. So called from the rose-red color of certain of its solutions. See Rhododendron.] (Chem.)
Definition: A rare element of the light platinum group. It is found in platinum ores, and obtained free as a white inert metal which it is very difficult to fuse. Symbol Rh. Atomic weight 104.1. Specific gravity 12.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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