Definitions for osmiridiumˌɒz məˈrɪd i əm
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Random House Webster's College Dictionary
os•mi•rid•i•umˌɒz məˈrɪd i əm(n.)
Category: Chemistry, Metallurgy
Ref: iridosmine .
Origin of osmiridium:
1875–80; < G
Princeton's WordNet
osmiridium, iridosmine(noun)
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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