iridosmine

[ ir-i-doz-min, -dos-, ahy-ri- ]

noun

1. a native alloy of iridium and osmium, usually containing some rhodium, ruthenium, platinum, etc., used especially for the points of gold pens.

iridosmine

/ ˌɪrɪˈdɒsmaɪn; ˌaɪrɪ- /

noun

1. See osmiridium
   other names for osmiridium

Word History and Origins

Origin of iridosmine¹

First recorded in 1820–30; irid- + osm(ium) + -ine ²

Word History and Origins

Origin of iridosmine¹

C19: from irido- + osm ( ium ) + ine- ²

Example Sentences

Platinum and the allied compound metal iridosmine have been found in New South Wales, but so far in inconsiderable quantities.

From Project Gutenberg

Iridosmine occurs commonly with gold or tin in alluvial drifts.

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