iridosmine |
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| 1. | [ noun ] (geology) 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. | |
| Synonyms: | osmiridium | |
| Related terms: | mineral | |
| Similar spelling: |
iridesce |
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