'Iridosmium' definitions:

Definition of 'Iridosmium'

From: GCIDE
  • Iridosmine \Ir`i*dos"mine\, Iridosmium \Ir`i*dos"mi*um\, n. [Iridium + osmium.] (Min.) The native compound of iridium and osmium. It is found in flattened metallic grains of extreme hardness, and is often used for pointing gold pens. [1913 Webster]