indium

/'indiəm/

Thân thiện

A scientist holds a small sample of indium in a laboratory.

Definition

1. Noun:
   • A rare soft silvery metallic element: Indium is a chemical element with the symbol In and atomic number 49. It is a soft, malleable, and lustrous post-transition metal.

Usage

• As a noun (subject/object): Indium is used primarily in the electronics industry.
  • Indium is a key component in touchscreens and LCD displays.
  • Scientists are studying the properties of indium.

Advanced Usage

• Technical/Industrial Context: Indium is often discussed in materials science, chemistry, and semiconductor manufacturing.
  • The indium tin oxide coating on the glass makes it conductive.
  • Due to its low melting point, indium is used in specialized solders and alloys.

Variants and Related Words

• Indium tin oxide (ITO): A specific compound of indium, tin, and oxygen, which is a transparent conducting material.
  • The smartphone screen uses a layer of indium tin oxide.

Synonyms

• Element 49: A synonym referring to its atomic number.
• In: Its chemical symbol.

Different Meanings

• This word has only one primary meaning as a chemical element. It does not have idiomatic or phrasal verb uses.

Học thuật

Noun

1. a rare soft silvery metallic element; occurs in small quantities in sphalerite

Từ đồng nghĩa

• In
• atomic number 49