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rhodium

Pronunciation: /ˈrəʊdɪəm/
Definition of rhodium

noun

[mass noun]
  • the chemical element of atomic number 45, a hard silvery-white metal of the transition series, typically occurring in association with platinum. (Symbol: Rh)

Origin:

early 19th century: modern Latin, from Greek rhodon 'rose' (from the colour of the solution of its salts)

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