bisme

/ˈbɪzməθ/

Definitions

1. noun

a soft, white, brittle, crystalline metallic element, used in medicines, cosmetics, and as a pigment.

“The chemist used bismuth to create a new type of medication for treating stomach ulcers.”

Synonyms

  • galena
  • lead

Antonyms

  • antimony
  • arsenic