iridium
The origin and history of iridium.
Etymology
Named from Latin iris ("rainbow"), because many of its salts and compounds show a striking range of colours.
The origin and history of iridium.
Named from Latin iris ("rainbow"), because many of its salts and compounds show a striking range of colours.
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