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rhenium Definition

rhe·nium (rē′nē əm)

noun

a rare, metallic chemical element that is a silver-white solid or a gray-to-black powder, used in thermocouples, electrodes, etc.: symbol, Re; at. no., 75

Etymology: ModL < L Rhenus, Rhine + -ium: so named (1925) by its discoverers W. Noddack (1893-1960), I. Tacke, & O. Berg, Ger chemists

rhenium Usage Examples

Modifies a noun

  • alloy: The posts are made of a molybdenum- rhenium alloy that maintains a high modulus of elasticity even at high temperatures.
  • name: Sleek barrel design and each dart having the Rhenium name rolled on individually.

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