Definition of OSMIRIDIUM

osmiridium

Plural: osmiridiums

Noun

  • 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.
  • A hard, corrosion-resistant alloy of osmium and iridium, used in pen nibs.

Origin / Etymology

Blend of osmium + iridium

Synonyms

iridosmine

Scrabble Score: 15

osmiridium: valid Scrabble (US) TWL Word
osmiridium: not valid in Scrabble (MW) Merriam-Webster Dictionary
osmiridium: valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 18

osmiridium: valid Words With Friends Word