Meaning Of The Word Osmiridium

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osmiridium in American English
iridosmine
noun: a native alloy of iridium and osmium, usually containing some rhodium, ruthenium, platinum, etc., used esp. for the points of gold pens; iridosmine

osmiridium in British English
noun: a very hard corrosion-resistant white or grey natural alloy of osmium and iridium in variable proportions, often containing smaller amounts of platinum, ruthenium, and rhodium: used esp in pen nibs

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