bismuth

noun bis·muth \ˈbiz-məth\

: a grayish-white metallic element that is used in alloys and drugs

Full Definition of BISMUTH

: a heavy brittle grayish-white chiefly trivalent metallic element that is chemically like arsenic and antimony and that is used in alloys and pharmaceuticals — see element table

— bis·mu·thic \biz-ˈmə-thik, -ˈmyü-\ adjective

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Origin of BISMUTH

New Latin bismuthum, modification of German Wismut

First Known Use: 1668

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bismuth

noun bis·muth \ˈbiz-məth\

Definition of BISMUTH for Kids

: a heavy grayish white metallic chemical element that is used in alloys and in medicines

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bismuth

noun bis·muth \ˈbiz-məth\

Medical Definition of BISMUTH

: a heavy brittle grayish white chiefly trivalent metallic element that is chemically like arsenic and antimony and that is used in alloys and pharmaceuticals—symbol Bi; see element table

—bis·mu·thic \biz-ˈməth-ik, -ˈmyü-thik\ adjective