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: a trivalent and pentavalent metalloid element that is commonly metallic silvery white, crystalline, and brittle and that is used especially in alloys, semiconductors, and flame-retardant substances — see element table

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Origin of ANTIMONY

Middle English antimonie, from Medieval Latin antimonium

First Known Use: 15th century

Rhymes with ANTIMONY

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Definition of ANTIMONY for Kids

: a silvery white metallic chemical element

Medical Definition of ANTIMONY

: a trivalent and pentavalent metalloid element that is commonly metallic silvery white, crystalline, and brittle and is used especially in alloys and semiconductors and in medicine as a constituent of various antiprotozoal agents (as tartar emetic)—symbol Sb; see element table

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