indium

/ˈɪndiəm/

Definitions

1. noun

A soft, malleable, bluish-white chemical element of the rare earth group of metals, used in flat-panel displays and semiconductors.

“The scientists discovered that indium is essential for the production of high-quality touchscreens.”

Synonyms

  • cadmium
  • tin

Antonyms

  • gold
  • silver