锑 (tī) - Antimony — a metallic chemical element (symbol Sb, & used in alloys, flame retardants, and semiconductors.

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Antimony — a metallic chemical element (symbol Sb, atomic number 51);

used in alloys, flame retardants, and semiconductors.

Antimony — a metallic chemical element (symbol Sb,used in alloys, flame retardants, and semiconductors.

Usage highlights

Antimony oreAntimony trioxideAntimony sulfideCrude antimonyAntimony alloyAntimony production

Synonyms

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • Antimony is a brittle metal (锑金属).
  • This compound contains antimony trioxide (三氧化二锑).
  • The mine produces antimony ore (锑矿).
  • Antimony is used in lead-acid batteries (铅锑合金).

Collocations

  • Antimony ore(锑矿)
  • Antimony trioxide(三氧化二锑)
  • Antimony sulfide(硫化锑)
  • Crude antimony(粗锑)
  • Antimony alloy(锑合金)
  • Antimony production(锑生产)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Antimony has been known since ancient times, used in cosmetics and medicines.
  • China is one of the world's largest producers of antimony.
  • The character 锑 combines the metal radical 钅 with the phonetic component 弟.

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