Associations to the word «Bismuth»

Wiktionary

BISMUTH, noun. A chemical element (symbol Bi) with an atomic number of 83.
BISMUTH, noun. (countable) A single atom of this element.

Dictionary definition

BISMUTH, noun. A heavy brittle diamagnetic trivalent metallic element (resembles arsenic and antimony chemically); usually recovered as a by-product from ores of other metals.

Wise words

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