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osmiridium

os·mi·rid·i·um [ òzmə ríddee əm ]


noun 
Definition:
 
hard white mineral: a very hard white or gray naturally occurring alloy of osmium and iridium, often with platinum and other metals. Use: pen nibs.

[Late 19th century. < German, blend of osmium + iridium]
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