Word
Bismuth
How many syllables?
2 Syllables
How it's divided?
bis-muth
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 507ยก 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.
- 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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