Rhodium

['rəʊdɪəm] or ['rodɪəm]

Definition

(noun.) a white hard metallic element that is one of the platinum group and is found in platinum ores; used in alloys with platinum.

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Definition

(n.) 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.

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Definition

n. a white very hard metal resembling aluminium extracted from the ore of platinum and so called from the rose-colour of its salts.

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