NOUN | substance | atomic number 77, iridium, Ir | a heavy brittle / brittle metallic element of the platinum group |
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Meaning | A heavy brittle / brittle metallic element of the platinum group; used in alloys; occurs in natural alloys with platinum or osmium. | |
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Synonyms | iridium, Ir | |
Broader | metallic element, metal | Any of several chemical elements that are usually shiny solids that conduct heat or electricity and can be formed into sheets etc. |
Spanish | iridio, número atómico 77 | |
Catalan | iridi, Ir, número atòmic 77 |
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