n. [ Ger. bismuth, wismuth: cf. F. bismuth. ] (Chem.) One of the elements; a metal of a reddish white color, crystallizing in rhombohedrons. It is somewhat harder than lead, and rather brittle; masses show broad cleavage surfaces when broken across. It melts at 507° Fahr., being easily fused in the flame of a candle. It is found in a native state, and as a constituent of some minerals. Specific gravity 9.8. Atomic weight 207.5. Symbol Bi. [ 1913 Webster ]
☞ Chemically, bismuth (with arsenic and antimony is intermediate between the metals and nonmetals; it is used in thermo-electric piles, and as an alloy with lead and tin in the fusible alloy or metal. Bismuth is the most diamagnetic substance known. [ 1913 Webster ]
Bismuth glance,
Bismuth ocher,
a. Containing bismuth. [ 1913 Webster ]
a. (Chem.) Of or pertaining to bismuth; containing bismuth, when this element has its higher valence;
a. [ Bismuth + -ferous. ] Containing bismuth. [ 1913 Webster ]
a. Of, or containing, bismuth, when this element has its lower valence. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. (Min.) Hydrous carbonate of bismuth, an earthy mineral of a dull white or yellowish color.