Bismuth
['bɪzməθ]
Definition
(noun.) a heavy brittle diamagnetic trivalent metallic element (resembles arsenic and antimony chemically); usually recovered as a by-product from ores of other metals.
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Definition
(n.) 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 507¡ 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.
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Definition
n. a brittle metal of a reddish-white colour used in the arts and in medicine.
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Examples
- Again, it is conjectured that bismuth is the end-product of the thorium series. Walter Libby. An Introduction to the History of Science.
- An impression of the metal was obtained in fusible metal, which is an alloy composed of tin, lead, and bismuth, melted together in the proportions of two of the latter to one each of the former. Frederick C. Bakewell. Great Facts.
- The boracic acid, subnitrate of bismuth, thymol, and pimento is placed in a mortar and reduced to a fine powder. William K. David. Secrets of Wise Men, Chemists and Great Physicians.
- Curie) polonium was found associated with bismuth. Walter Libby. An Introduction to the History of Science.
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