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indium

Indium (noun) means a chemical element (symbol In) with an atomic number of 49: a soft silvery-white metal.

noun
1
A chemical element (symbol In) with an atomic number of 49: a soft silvery-white metal.
2
A single atom of this element.
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Etymology

Coined as a New Latin term from German Indigo (“indigo”), based on the color of its spectral lines.

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What is the meaning of indium?

"indium" (noun) means a chemical element (symbol In) with an atomic number of 49: a soft silvery-white metal.

What are the different meanings of indium?

"indium" has 2 main meanings: 1. A chemical element (symbol In) with an atomic number of 49: a soft silvery-white metal; 2. A single atom of this element.

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