Indium: meaning, definitions and examples

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indium

 

[ หˆษชndiษ™m ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

chemical element

Indium is a rare, soft metal that is known for its ability to resist corrosion and oxidation. It is often used in electronics, particularly in the production of touch screens and other electronic devices. Indium has a relatively low melting point and is often alloyed with other metals to enhance their properties. It was discovered in 1863 by the German chemist Ferdinand Reich and his assistant, Heinrich Richter, while they were analyzing zinc ores. Indium is classified as post-transition metal and is found in group 13 of the periodic table.

Examples of usage

  • Indium is used in electronics manufacture.
  • The conductivity of indium makes it ideal for semiconductor applications.
  • Indium tin oxide is a common transparent conductor.
  • Research on indium has increased due to its application in solar cells.

Translations

Translations of the word "indium" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น รญndio

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค‡เค‚เคกเฅ€เคฎ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Indium

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ indium

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั–ะฝะดั–ะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ ind

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚คใƒณใ‚ธใ‚ฆใƒ 

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท indium

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ indio

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท indiyum

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ธ๋“

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฅู†ุฏูŠูˆู…

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ indium

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ indium

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ้“Ÿ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ indij

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ indรญum

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะธะฝะดะธัƒะผ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ˜แƒœแƒ“แƒ˜แƒฃแƒ›แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ indium

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ indio

Etymology

The name 'indium' comes from the Latin word 'indicus', meaning 'Indian', as well as the blue indium spectral line that was observed. The element was first isolated in 1863 by Ferdinand Reich and Heinrich Richter, who discovered it while working with zinc ore. The element was named in 1864 by Reich, in reference to the indigo blue color of its spectral lines. Initially thought to be rare, indium was later found to be more abundant than previously believed, but remains a significant industrial metal, primarily used in the electronics and display industries. Indium's use has increased significantly since the late 20th century due to the rise in demand for flat panel displays, touch screens, and other electronic applications.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #20,527, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.