HyperDic: iridium

English > 1 sense of the word iridium:
NOUNsubstanceiridium, Ir, atomic number 77a heavy brittle / brittle metallic element of the platinum group
iridium > pronunciation
Soundsihrih'diyahm
Rhymesabolitionism ... zirconium: 557 rhymes with ahm...
English > iridium: 1 sense > noun 1, substance
MeaningA heavy brittle / brittle metallic element of the platinum group; used in alloys; occurs in natural alloys with platinum or osmium.
SynonymsIr, atomic number 77
Broadermetallic element, metalAny of several chemical elements that are usually shiny solids that conduct heat or electricity and can be formed into sheets etc.
Spanishiridio, número atómico 77
Catalaniridi, Ir, número atòmic 77
Adjectivesiridicof or containing iridium

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