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antimony
/ˈæn.tɪˌmoʊ.ni/
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What does antimony mean?
noun
- A chemical element (symbol Sb, from Latin stibium) with an atomic number of 51: in its stable allotrope, a lustrous gray and very brittle metal.
- The alloy stibnite.
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A ridiculous statement made by Castaing to explain the purchase of morphia and antimony in Paris on May 31 was brought up against him.
The labels apprise me of their contents: molybdenite of ammonia, chloride of antimony, permanganate of potash and ever so many other strange terms.
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Although this is too small as a rule for heavy game, it is a powerful weapon when the bullet is hardened by a tough mixture of antimony or quicksilver.
'Oxide of Antimony', in the form of a compound powder, and under the name of James's powder, is employed as a sudorific, or to cause a determination to the skin.