antimony
2 synonyms for antimony, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — A chemical element with the symbol Sb and atomic number 51, which in its stable form is a shiny grey, very brittle metal.
Synonyms
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stibium
Sb
How to use antimony
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
a sample of antimony
the element antimony
antimony and arsenic
an alloy containing antimony
It is a technical word, used mainly in chemistry and science.
Etymology
The word comes from Medieval Latin antimonium, which is recorded from the 11th century. The chemical symbol Sb comes from a different Latin name, stibium.
Full origin of antimony →Frequently asked questions
What is antimony?
Antimony is a chemical element with the symbol Sb and atomic number 51. In its stable form it is a lustrous grey metal that is very brittle.
Why is the symbol for antimony Sb?
The symbol comes from stibium, the Latin name for the element. That is why it does not match the English word.
Is antimony the same as antinomy?
No. Antimony is a chemical element, while antinomy means a contradiction or paradox. The two words look alike but are unrelated in meaning.
