antimony
Meaning
- 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.
- The alloy stibnite.
Pronounced as (IPA)
/ˈæn.tɪ.mə.niː/
Etymology
From Medieval Latin antimonium attested in the 11th century; see also the Wikipedia section.
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