(n) a white hard metallic element that is one of the platinum group and is found in platinum ores; used in alloys with platinum, Syn.Rh, atomic number 45
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a. [ L. Rhodius: cf. F. rhodien. ] Of or pertaining to Rhodes, an island of the Mediterranean. -- n. A native or inhabitant of Rhodes. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. [ NL., fr. Gr. "ro`don the rose. So called from the rose-red color of certain of its solutions. See Rhododendron.] (Chem.) A rare element of the light platinum group. It is found in platinum ores, and obtained free as a white inert metal which it is very difficult to fuse. Symbol Rh. Atomic weight 104.1. Specific gravity 12. [1913 Webster]
a. [ Gr. &unr_;&unr_;&unr_; to be rose-red. ] (Chem.) Pertaining to, or designating, a colorless crystalline substance (called rhodizonic acid, and carboxylic acid) obtained from potassium carboxide and from certain quinones. It forms brilliant red, yellow, and purple salts. [ 1913 Webster ]
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