antimony

• Металлический элемент, существующий в четырёх аллотропных формах и широко используемый в различных сплавах; в основном встречается в минерале стибните.

A metallic element that exists in four allotropic forms and is commonly used in a variety of alloys; it is primarily found in the mineral stibnite.

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1. Chemical elementC1formalscientific

   A brittle, silvery-white metallic element with the symbol Sb, used in alloys and flame retardants.

   Химический элемент

   • Antimony is often added to lead to increase its hardness.
   • The ancient Egyptians used antimony as a cosmetic.
   • Stibnite is the primary ore from which antimony is extracted.