osmiridium

[ oz-muh-rid-ee-uhm ]

nounChemistry.

Origin of osmiridium

1
From German, dating back to 1875–80; see origin at osmium, iridium

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British Dictionary definitions for osmiridium

osmiridium

/ (ˌɒzmɪˈrɪdɪəm) /


noun
  1. a very hard corrosion-resistant white or grey natural alloy of osmium and iridium in variable proportions, often containing smaller amounts of platinum, ruthenium, and rhodium: used esp in pen nibs: Also: iridosmine

Origin of osmiridium

1
C19: from osm (ium) + iridium

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