Iridium
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ɪˈɹɪd.i.əm/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Iridium is a noun meaning (uncountable) A chemical element with an atomic number of 77: a very hard, brittle, silvery-white transition metal of the platinum group.
Meaning
(uncountable) A chemical element with an atomic number of 77: a very hard, brittle, silvery-white transition metal of the platinum group.
More Meanings
- (countable) A single atom of this element.
Example Sentences
Iridium is extremely rare on the surface of the earth but much more common in meteorites.
Word Forms
- iridiums
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include osm, radioiridium, iridate, erbium, platiniridium, iridarsenite.
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