antimony

Significat (anglès)

1. A chemical element (symbol Sb, from Latin stibium) with an atomic number of 51: in its stable allotrope, a lustrous gray and very brittle metal.
2. The alloy stibnite.

Sinònims

stibium

Sb

kohl

metallic element

atomic number 51

blue vitriol

Pronunciat com a (IPA)

/ˈæn.tɪ.mə.niː/

Etimologia (anglès)

From Medieval Latin antimonium attested in the 11th century; see also the Wikipedia section.

Sents

The element antimony is mainly used in flame retardants .