bismuth
n.
metallic chemical element
Bismuth
Bismuth (das)
n.
bismuth, metallic chemical element
bismuth (m)
n.
bismuth
Bismuth
(n.)
One of the elements; a metal of a reddish white color, crystallizing in rhombohedrons. It is somewhat harder than lead, and rather brittle; masses show broad cleavage surfaces when broken across. It melts at 507¡ Fahr., being easily fused in the flame of a candle. It is found in a native state, and as a constituent of some minerals. Specific gravity 9.8. Atomic weight 207.5. Symbol Bi.
Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913), edited by Noah Porter.
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