bismuth
/'bizməθ/
Definition
- 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.
Noun
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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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