indium Meaning & Definition
ˈin-dē-əm
What Does Indium Mean?
Indium is used as a noun meaning a silvery malleable fusible chiefly trivalent metallic element that occurs especially in sphalerite ores and is used especially as a plating material, in alloys, and in electronics see Chemical Elements Table.
Indium: Key Facts
| Part of speech | noun |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /ˈin-dē-əm/ |
| Syllables | 3 |
| Synonyms | in and atomic number 49 |
| Plural | indiums |
| First known use | 1864 |
Indium Definition (Noun)
- a silvery malleable fusible chiefly trivalent metallic element that occurs especially in sphalerite ores and is used especially as a plating material, in alloys, and in electronics see Chemical Elements Table
Synonyms of Indium
inatomic number 49
Indium synonyms and antonyms →Word Forms & Grammar
indium
indiums
indium (usually uncountable, plural indiums)
Origin of Indium
Origin 1: International Scientific Vocabulary ind- + New Latin -ium
Origin 2: Coined as a New Latin term from German Indigo (“indigo”), based on the color of its spectral lines.
First Known Use
1864
How to Pronounce Indium
You say indium as /ˈin-dē-əm/. It has 3 syllables, with the main stress on the first syllable (in).
Frequently Asked Questions About Indium
What part of speech is indium?
Indium is a noun.
What is another word for indium?
Words with a similar meaning to indium include in and atomic number 49. See the full list of indium synonyms and antonyms.
What is the plural of indium?
The plural of indium is indiums.