antimony

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

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Definition

noun a metallic element having four allotropic forms; used in a wide variety of alloys; found in stibnite

From Medieval Latin antimonium, attested in the 11th century; see also the Wikipedia section.

Antimony ore was to be had in any quantities, and diamonds were likewise discovered. — The Expedition to Borneo of H.M.S. Dido: For the Suppression of Piracy, Henry, Sir Keppel
Louisiana, being chiefly alluvion, furnishes only two specimens, sulphuret of antimony, and meteoric iron ore. — A New Guide for Emigrants to the West, John Mason Peck
Of course, there are other metals, like antimony, platinum and the like, which have still higher resistance. — Electricity for Boys, James Slough Zerbe

Sb, atomic number 51

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