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Webster 1913 Edition
Rhodium
Rho′di-um
,Noun.
[NL., fr. Gr.
ῥόδον
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.
Webster 1828 Edition
Rhodium
RHO'DIUM
,Noun.