bismuth
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Noun — A brittle, silvery-white metallic chemical element with the symbol Bi and the atomic number 83.
How to use bismuth
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
bismuth metal
bismuth alloy
bismuth subsalicylate
atomic number of bismuth
a sample of bismuth
It is a technical word, used mainly in chemistry and science teaching.
Etymology
The word came into English from German Wismuth. It is often explained as a miners' shortening of a phrase meaning white mass, built on an Old High German word for white.
Full origin of bismuth →Frequently asked questions
What is bismuth?
Bismuth is a chemical element with the symbol Bi and the atomic number 83. It is a brittle, silvery-white metal.
What is the symbol for bismuth?
The chemical symbol for bismuth is Bi. Its atomic number is 83.
How do you pronounce bismuth?
It is pronounced BIZ-muhth, with the stress on the first syllable and a voiceless th, as in 'think', at the end.
