Iridosmine
Translation of "iridosmine" into Russian
iridosmine
NounUK
/ˌɪrɪˈdɒzmiːn/
US
/ˌɪrɪˈdɑːzmin/
iridosmine
iridosmines pl
Iridosmine is a rare mineral composed of iridium and osmium.
Иридосмин - это редкий минерал, состоящий из иридия и осмия.
Definitions
iridosmine
NounUK
/ˌɪrɪˈdɒzmiːn/
US
/ˌɪrɪˈdɑːzmin/
A natural alloy of iridium and osmium, typically found in platinum ores and used in making fountain pen nibs and electrical contacts.
The jeweler examined the iridosmine to determine its suitability for crafting high-quality pen nibs.
iridosmine
AdjectiveUK
/ˌɪrɪˈdɒzmiːn/
US
/ˌɪrɪˈdɑːzmin/
Relating to, consisting of, or containing the alloy iridosmine.
Sediment samples showed notably iridosmine particles under the microscope.