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Bismuth — a chemical element (symbol Bi, atomic number 83);

a brittle, crystalline, pink-tinged metal.

Bismuth — a chemical element (symbol Bi, atomica brittle, crystalline, pink-tinged metal.

Usage highlights

bismuth elementbismuth alloybismuth oxidebismuth nitratebismuth subsalicylatebismuth crystal

Synonyms

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • Bismuth is used in pharmaceuticals (铋剂).
  • This mineral contains bismuth (铋矿).
  • Bismuth subsalicylate treats digestive issues (次水杨酸铋).
  • The sample showed bismuth crystals (铋晶体).

Collocations

  • bismuth element(铋元素)
  • bismuth alloy(铋合金)
  • bismuth oxide(氧化铋)
  • bismuth nitrate(硝酸铋)
  • bismuth subsalicylate(碱式水杨酸铋)
  • bismuth crystal(铋晶体)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Bismuth has been known since ancient times but was often confused with lead and tin.
  • The name comes from German 'Wismut', of uncertain origin, possibly from 'weiße Masse' meaning 'white mass'.
  • Bismuth compounds have been used in cosmetics and medicines for centuries.

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