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osmiridium

DEFINITIONS OF: osmiridium

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n 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.

Synonyms:
iridosmine
Type of:
mineral
solid homogeneous inorganic substances occurring in nature having a definite chemical composition
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