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indium

Pronunciation: /ˈɪndɪəm/
Definition of indium

noun

[mass noun]
  • the chemical element of atomic number 49, a soft silvery-white metal occurring naturally in association with zinc and some other metals. (Symbol: In)

Origin:

mid 19th century: from indigo (because there are two characteristic indigo lines in its spectrum) + -ium

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