Stibium
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈstɪbi.əm/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Stibium is a noun meaning kohl: stibnite used in ancient Egypt and Rome for eye cosmetics.
Meaning
kohl: stibnite used in ancient Egypt and Rome for eye cosmetics.
More Meanings
- (chiefly obsolete, rare) antimony
Example Sentences
2019 Dec 12, Subramanyan & Aravindan, 'Stibium: A Promising Electrode toward Building High-Performance Na-Ion Full-Cells', Chem, volume 5, issue 12.
1922, E.A.W. Budge. 55. Marble stibium pot inscribed with the name of Paȧtenu (?) pA-A-i-Xrd-t:n-w-A51 [37,192]. 56. Hæmatite stibium pot, the upper part of which is plated with gold [32,151]. 57. Stibium pot, with cover, on four-legged stand [29,931]. — A Guide to the Fourth, Fifth and Sixth Egyptian Rooms, and the Coptic Room, page 269. British Museum, Department of Egyptian and Assyrian Antiquities
Word Forms
- stibnium
- stibnum
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include stibonium, stibnite, antimony, antimonium, stibiocolusite, stibine.
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