osmiridium

(äs′mə ridē əm, äz′-)

noun

iridosmine

Origin: osmium + iridium

See osmiridium in American Heritage Dictionary 4

noun
A mineral that is a natural alloy of osmium and iridium with small inclusions of platinum, rhodium, and other metals, used in needles and wearing points. Also called iridosmine.

Origin:

Origin: osm(ium)

Origin: + iridium

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