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rhodium

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HYPHEN

rho=di=um

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WORDNET DICTIONARY

Noun rhodium has 1 sense

rhodium(n = noun.substance) atomic number 45, rh - a white hard metallic element that is one of the platinum group and is found in platinum ores; used in alloys with platinum; Array

is a kind of metal, metallic element

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CIDE DICTIONARY

rhodium, n. [NL., fr. Gr. "ro`don the rose. So called from the rose-red color of certain of its solutions. See Rhododendron.].

A rare element of the light platinum group. It is found in platinum ores, and obtained free as a white inert metal which it is very difficult to fuse. Symbol Rh. Atomic weight 104.1. Specific gravity 12. [1913 Webster]

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OXFORD DICTIONARY

rhodium, n. Chem. a hard white metallic element of the platinum group, occurring naturally in platinum ores and used in making alloys and plating jewellery.

Usage

Symb.: Rh.

Etymology

Gk rhodon rose (from the colour of the solution of its salts)

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