Definition of Bismuth
Bis´muth
n.
1.
(Chem.)
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
.
Bismuth glance
bismuth
sulphide
;
bismuthinite
.
Bismuth ocher
a
native
bismuth
oxide
;
bismite
.
Related Words
atomic
number
83
,
Bi
,
metal
,
metallic
element
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