indium
/'indiəm/
Definition
- 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.
Noun
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a rare soft silvery metallic element; occurs in small quantities in sphalerite
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