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noun
A hard, corrosion-resistant alloy of osmium and iridium, used in pen nibs.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: countable, uncountable
Topics: chemistry, geography, geology, mineralogy, natural-sciences, physical-sciences
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noun
a hard and corrosion resistant mineral that is a natural alloy of osmium and iridium (usually containing small amounts of rhodium and platinum); used in needles and pen nibs etc.
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Synonyms: iridosmine
Antonyms: none provided
Broader terms: mineral
History
Blend of osmium + iridium.
Across languages
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