Iridium (Noun)
Meaning
A heavy brittle metallic element of the platinum group; used in alloys; occurs in natural alloys with platinum or osmium.
Classification
Nouns denoting substances.
Examples
- The iridium content of the meteorite was significantly higher than in any known terrestrial alloy.
- A small amount of iridium added to the platinum jewelry helped to increase its strength.
- The crew carefully extracted the iridium from the crude ore to be used in the high-performance engine components.
- Scientists have long been interested in the unique properties of iridium, particularly its high corrosion resistance.
- The company's latest product featured a specialized alloy of iridium and osmium, prized for its extreme hardness.