Associations to the word «Osmiridium»

Wiktionary

OSMIRIDIUM, noun. (mineralogy) A hard, corrosion-resistant alloy or osmium and iridium used in pen nibs

Dictionary definition

OSMIRIDIUM, noun. 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..

Wise words

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