bismuth
noun/ˈbɪzməθ/
Frequency rank: #17,683 most common English word
Meaning
A brittle, pinkish-white metallic element used in medicines, cosmetics, and alloys.
Example sentence
The scientist used bismuth to create a colorful, iridescent crystal for the chemistry demonstration.
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