antimony

29 ENTRIES FOUND:

an·ti·mo·ny

noun \ˈan-tə-ˌmō-nē\

Definition of ANTIMONY

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: a trivalent and pentavalent metalloid element that is commonly metallic silvery white, crystalline, and brittle and that is used especially in alloys, semiconductors, and flame-retardant substances — see element table

Origin of ANTIMONY

Middle English antimonie, from Medieval Latin antimonium
First Known Use: 15th century

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