| Pronunciation: | | `iri'dâzmin
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[n] a hard and corrosion resistant mineral that is a natural alloy of osmium and iridium (usually containing small amounts of rhodium and platinum); used in needles and pen nibs etc. |
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IRIDOSMINE is a 10 letter word that starts with I. |
| | Synonyms: | | osmiridium |
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| | See Also: | | mineral |
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| Webster's 1913 Dictionary |
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| | Definition: | | \Ir`i*dos"mine\, Iridosmium \Ir`i*dos"mi*um\, n.
[Iridium + osmium.] (Min.)
The native compound of iridium and osmium. It is found in
flattened metallic grains of extreme hardness, and is often
used for pointing gold pens.
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