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Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   A hard, corrosion-resistant alloy of osmium and iridium, used in pen nibs. countable, uncountable
2. 2
   a hard and corrosion resistant mineral that is a natural alloy of osmium and iridium (usually containing small amounts of rhodium and platinum); used in needles and pen nibs etc. wordnet

Synonyms

All synonyms

iridosmineosmium iridium alloypen nib alloywear resistant alloy

Antonyms

All antonyms

soft alloysoft metalunalloyed iridiumunalloyed osmium

Etymology

Blend of osmium + iridium.