Bi

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Definition
  1. Noun:
    • The chemical element bismuth: "Bi" is the chemical symbol for bismuth, a heavy, brittle, metallic element with atomic number 83.
Usage
  • Noun:
    • The symbol "Bi" is used almost exclusively in scientific contexts, particularly in chemistry, physics, and materials science.
    • It is used in formulas, equations, and periodic tables to represent the element bismuth.
Examples
  • Noun:
    • The compound's formula is Bi₂O₃.
    • On the periodic table, "Bi" is found in group 15.
    • Pepto-Bismol contains a compound of bismuth, denoted using the element's symbol.
Advanced Usage
  • In Materials Science: "Bi" is often mentioned in the context of alloys, like low-melting-point fusible alloys.
    • The solder contains lead (Pb), tin (Sn), and bismuth (Bi).
  • In Semiconductor Research: Bismuth compounds are studied for their thermoelectric properties.
    • The research focuses on thin films of Bi₂Te₃.
Variants and Related Words
  • Bismuth (n): The full name of the element represented by the symbol "Bi".
    • Bismuth has a low melting point.
Synonyms
  • Bismuth: This is not a synonym but the full name for the element represented by the symbol "Bi".
Noun
  1. a heavy brittle diamagnetic trivalent metallic element (resembles arsenic and antimony chemically); usually recovered as a by-product from ores of other metals