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bismuth

Syllabification: (bis·muth)
Pronunciation: /ˈbizməTH/
Definition of bismuth

noun

  • the chemical element of atomic number 83, a brittle reddish-gray metal. (Symbol: Bi)
  • a compound containing bismuth used medicinally.

Origin:

mid 17th century: from modern Latin bisemutum, Latinization of German Wismut, of unknown origin

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