antimony

Meanings

• Noun

  A heavy, silvery-gray, metallic element, antimony (Sb), is a member of the chalcogenide group and the pnictogens. It has the atomic number 51.

  - "Antimony is a metallic element used in semiconductor industries."
  - "The compound antimony trichloride is a common antimony compound used in organic synthesis."

• Noun

  Antimony is also used in alloys, especially with tin to produce pewter.

  - "Pewter is a popular material for making decorative items due to its attractive appearance."
  - "Pewter plates are often used for serving food at formal dinners."

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Synonyms

stibium

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with antimony
monotony , pony , phony

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Variants

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antimonies , antimony

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Etymology

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The name antimony comes from the Greek word antimonos, meaning 'opposable to monos,' meaning 'single.' Antimony was historically considered an opposing element to mercury, monos being the Greek word for mercury.

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Trivia

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1. Antimony is a brittle and hard element, with a melting point of 630.5 degrees Celsius.

2. Antimony was first identified in 1528 by the German alchemist Andreas Libavius.

3. Antimony is the 51st element in the periodic table.

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Related Concepts

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1. Chalcogenide: A class of chemical compounds containing chalcogens, a group of nonmetals including oxygen, sulfur, selenium, tellurium, and polonium.

2. Pnictogen: A group of nonmetals in the nitrogen group, including nitrogen, phosphorus, arsenic, antimony, bismuth, and tellurium.

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Culture

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Antimony has been used in various cultural and historical contexts. In ancient Greece, it was used as a cosmetic. In alchemy, antimony was considered a universal antidote and was used to make the philosopher's stone. In literature, antimony has been used as a symbol of contradiction and duality.

How to Memorize "antimony"

1. visualize
   

   - To memorize antimony, visualize a silvery-gray metal that is used in various industries and alloys.

2. associate
   

   - Associate antimony with the element symbol Sb and its historical use as an opposing element to mercury.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Antimony is a silvery metal, often used in alloys, especially with tin, to create pewter.'

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