bismuth

/'bizməθ/

Thân thiện

A scientist holds a sample of bismuth in a laboratory.

Definition

1. Noun:
   • A chemical element: Bismuth is a heavy, brittle, diamagnetic, trivalent metallic element. Its chemical properties resemble those of arsenic and antimony. It is typically obtained as a by-product from processing ores of other metals.
   • A substance: The term refers to the pure metallic element with the symbol Bi and atomic number 83.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • Bismuth is used in some pharmaceuticals, like certain stomach medicines.
  • The sample contained traces of bismuth and lead.
  • Pewter alloys sometimes contain bismuth to increase hardness.

Advanced Usage

• "Bismuth subsalicylate": A common compound of bismuth used as an antidiarrheal and anti-nausea medication.
  • The active ingredient in that pink liquid medicine is bismuth subsalicylate.

Variants and Related Words

• Bismuthal (adj): Relating to or containing bismuth. (Technical/rare)
• Bismuthinite (n): A mineral consisting of bismuth sulfide, which is an ore of bismuth.

Synonyms

• Element 83: Refers to bismuth by its atomic number.
• Bi: The chemical symbol for bismuth.

Related Phrases and Compounds

• Bismuth bronze: An alloy containing bismuth, known for its ease of casting.
• Bismuth shot: Lead-free shotgun pellets made from bismuth alloys, used in environmentally sensitive areas.

Học thuật

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

Từ đồng nghĩa

• Bi
• atomic number 83