Bi (Noun)
Meaning
A heavy brittle diamagnetic trivalent metallic element (resembles arsenic and antimony chemically); usually recovered as a by-product from ores of other metals.
Classification
Nouns denoting substances.
Examples
- The process of refining the copper ore resulted in the extraction of bismuth as a by-product.
- Bismuth has been used for centuries in traditional Chinese medicine due to its unique properties.
- In its pure form, bismuth has a striking iridescent color, which has led to its use in various artistic applications.
- Due to its diamagnetic properties, bismuth is sometimes used in scientific instruments for the purpose of measuring magnetic fields.
- As a substitute for lead in paint, bismuth is becoming increasingly popular in recent years.