rhenium

/ˈrɛniəm/

Definitions

1. noun

A chemical element with the symbol Re and atomic number 75.

“Rhenium is a hard, silver-white metal used in high-temperature applications.”

2. noun

A rare or unusual metal.

“The new alloy contained a small amount of rhenium to enhance its durability.”

Synonyms

  • molybdenum
  • tungsten

Antonyms

  • base metal
  • nonmetal