Found 2 items, similar to rhodium.
English → English (WordNet) Definition: rhodium rhodium n : a white hard metallic element that is one of the platinum group and is found in platinum ores; used in alloys with platinum [syn: Rh, atomic number 45]
English → English (gcide) Definition: Rhodium Rhodium \Rho"di*um\, n. [NL., fr. Gr. "ro`don 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. [1913 Webster]