Definition

Noun: - A metallic element having four allotropic forms; used in a wide variety of alloys; found in stibnite. This is the chemical element with the symbol Sb.

Usage

This term is the formal, scientific name for the element antimony. It is used primarily in technical, chemical, and academic contexts to specify the element by its fundamental property—the number of protons in its nucleus.

Examples

• Scientific Context:
  • The periodic table lists the element with atomic number 51 as antimony.
  • The sample was confirmed to contain atoms of atomic number 51.
• Descriptive Context:
  • Alloys often include elements like atomic number 51 to increase hardness.

Advanced Usage

• In Nomenclature: The term "atomic number 51" is used in systematic scientific writing and databases to avoid ambiguity, as element names can vary in different languages.
  • The search filter isolated compounds containing atomic number 51.

Variants and Related Words

• Antimony (Sb): The common name for the element.
• Stibnite: The primary ore from which antimony (atomic number 51) is extracted.

Synonyms

• Antimony: The direct and most common synonym.
• Element 51: A less formal scientific synonym.
• Sb: The chemical symbol.

Related Phrases/Idioms

There are no common idioms or phrasal verbs using this specific scientific term. It is not used in figurative language.

Noun

1. a metallic element having four allotropic forms; used in a wide variety of alloys; found in stibnite