ANTIMONY


Meaning of ANTIMONY in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ ˈan-tə-ˌmō-nē ]

noun

Etymology: Middle English antimonie, from Medieval Latin antimonium

Date: 15th century

1. : stibnite

2. : a trivalent and pentavalent metalloid element that is commonly metallic silvery white, crystalline, and brittle and that is used especially in alloys, semiconductors, and flame-retardant substances — see element table

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