rhodium
/'roudjəm/
Definition
- Noun:
- A white hard metallic element that is one of the platinum group and is found in platinum ores; used in alloys with platinum: Rhodium is a rare, silvery-white, hard, and corrosion-resistant transition metal. It is a member of the platinum group metals (PGMs) and is primarily obtained as a byproduct of platinum and nickel mining.
Examples of Usage
- Noun:
- Rhodium is often used as a catalyst in automotive catalytic converters.
- The price of rhodium fluctuates significantly due to its rarity and industrial demand.
- This jewelry features a thin layer of rhodium plating to enhance its shine and durability.
Advanced Usage
- "Rhodium-plated": Describing an object coated with a thin layer of rhodium, commonly used in jewelry to provide a bright, white, tarnish-resistant finish.
- Her silver ring is rhodium-plated to prevent tarnishing.
Variants and Related Words
- Rhodic (adj): Pertaining to or containing rhodium.
- The rhodic compound was analyzed in the lab.
Synonyms
- Element 45: Referring to its atomic number.
- Platinum group metal (PGM): A categorical synonym, as rhodium is one of six metals in this group.
Related Phrases and Compounds
- Rhodium catalyst: A substance where rhodium is used to speed up chemical reactions, especially in industrial processes and pollution control.
- The new factory uses a rhodium catalyst to reduce harmful emissions.
- Rhodium market: Refers to the trading and economic dynamics surrounding this commodity.
- Investors are watching the volatile rhodium market closely.
Noun
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a white hard metallic element that is one of the platinum group and is found in platinum ores; used in alloys with platinum
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