English dictionary
iridosmine
/,/I/r/I/'d/A/zm/I/n/
Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.
noun
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a hard and corrosion resistant mineral that is a natural alloy of osmium and iridium (usually containing small amounts of rhodium and platinum); used in needles and pen nibs etc.
Synonyms osmiridiumSource: WordNet 3.0
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The native compound of iridium and osmium. It is found in flattened metallic grains of extreme hardness, and is often used for pointing gold pens.
Source: webster1913