Definition
osmiridiums
noun
- Plural of osmiridium; natural or artificial alloys of osmium and iridium, typically hard and corrosion-resistant metals used in industrial and scientific applications.
Usage: technical; chemistry/metallurgy
Examples
- Osmiridiums are valued for their exceptional hardness and resistance to corrosion.
- The laboratory used osmiridiums in the construction of specialized equipment.
- Osmiridiums find applications in high-precision instruments and electrical contacts.
- The alloy properties of osmiridiums make them suitable for extreme environments.