iridine

/ˈɪrɪdaɪn/

Definitions

1. noun

A rare, unstable, yellow or red crystalline compound, Ir₂O₃, obtained by the reduction of iridium oxide.

“The chemist isolated a small amount of iridine from the iridium sample.”

Synonyms

  • iridium oxide
  • iridous oxide

Antonyms

  • oxide-free compound
  • stable compound