rhodium
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Noun — A rare, hard, silvery-white, inert metallic element with the chemical symbol Rh and atomic number 45.
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Rh
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rhodium metal
the element rhodium
atomic number 45
a rare metal like rhodium
A technical term, used mainly in chemistry and science writing.
Etymology
The word was borrowed from New Latin rhodium, which came from the Ancient Greek rhodon, meaning rose. The name refers to the colour of the solutions of its salts.
Full origin of rhodium →Frequently asked questions
What is rhodium?
Rhodium is a rare, hard, silvery-white metallic element. Its symbol is Rh and its atomic number is 45.
Why is rhodium called rhodium?
The name comes from the Ancient Greek word for rose, because of the colour of the solutions of its salts.
What is the symbol for rhodium?
The chemical symbol for rhodium is Rh.
