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Bismuth

Bismuth Meaning & Definition
Bismuth Definition And Meaning

What's The Definition Of Bismuth?

[n] a heavy brittle diamagnetic trivalent metallic element (resembles arsenic and antimony chemically); usually recovered as a by-product from ores of other metals

Synonyms | Synonyms for Bismuth: atomic number 83 | Bi

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See Also | metal | metallic element

Bismuth In Webster's Dictionary

\Bis"muth\, n. [Ger. bismuth, wismuth: cf. F. bismuth.] (Chem.) One of the elements; a metal of a reddish white color, crystallizing in rhombohedrons. It is somewhat harder than lead, and rather brittle; masses show broad cleavage surfaces when broken across. It melts at 507[deg] Fahr., being easily fused in the flame of a candle. It is found in a native state, and as a constituent of some minerals. Specific gravity 9.8. Atomic weight 207.5. Symbol Bi. Note: Chemically, bismuth (with arsenic and antimony is intermediate between the metals and nonmetals; it is used in thermo-electric piles, and as an alloy with lead and tin in the fusible alloy or metal. Bismuth is the most diamagnetic substance known. {Bismuth glance}, bismuth sulphide; bismuthinite. {Bismuth ocher}, a native bismuth oxide; bismite.

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