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bismuthal

bismuthal

9.6
Something that contains the metal bismuth, for example a coating or medicine
  • adjective
  • /ˈbɪzməθəl/
  • Specialized
: bismútico
  • A bismuthal coating was applied to the metal to prevent corrosion.

Examples

  • The chemist analyzed the bismuthal alloy for impurities.

  • Researchers are studying bismuthal materials for new applications.

  • Patients were given a bismuthal compound to treat their infection.

  • The bismuthal compound was used in the experiment.

  • The scientist used a bismuthal compound in the preparation of the experiment.

  • A bismuthal coating helps protect surfaces from wear and corrosive effects.

  • Researchers have developed new bismuthal materials that could revolutionize electronics.

Synonyms

bismuthic
vsbismuthal
  • Specialized
9.9

Containing or relating to bismuth in the pentavalent chemical state

is more general and covers any relation to or presence of bismuth

Surface Forms

bismuthal positive

Morphology

bismuthal = bismuth (transparent) = bismuth + al

The adjective is a regular formation meaning 'relating to or containing bismuth' from the element name plus the productive suffix '-al'.

Etymology

Bismuthal comes from the name of the metal bismuth, and the ending -al means 'relating to', like in 'natural' or 'musical'. So bismuthal means 'relating to or containing bismuth'.