Stibium
Translation of "stibium" into Russian
Definitions
stibium
NounUK
/ˈstɪb.i.əm/
US
/ˈstɪb.i.əm/
A chemical element with the symbol Sb and atomic number 51, commonly known as antimony.
Stibium is used in the production of flame retardants and lead-acid batteries.
A black powder used in ancient times as a cosmetic for painting the eyelids, also known as kohl.
In ancient Egypt, stibium was applied to the eyes to enhance beauty and protect against the sun's glare.