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osmiridium

os·mi·ri·dium

uncommon

noun

1.

a hard and corrosion resistant mineral that is a natural alloy of osmium and iridium (usually containing small amounts of rhodium and platinum); used in needles and pen nibs etc.

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Origin

Blend of osmium + iridium.

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