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Noun: iridosmine  ,i-ri'dóz-min
  1. A hard and corrosion resistant mineral that is a natural alloy of osmium and iridium (usually containing small amounts of rhodium and platinum); used in needles and pen nibs etc.
    - osmiridium

Derived forms: iridosmines

Type of: mineral

Encyclopedia: Iridosmine

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