Indium

usgb/ˈɪndiəm/
noun

Indium is a chemical element that appears on the periodic table with the symbol In and atomic number 49. It is a soft, shiny, silvery metal.

Indium is often used in screens of televisions and smartphones.
Visual representation of "indium" - Indium is a chemical element that appears on the periodic table with the symbol In and atomic number 49. It is a soft, shiny, silvery metal.

Often appears as...

  • indium tin oxide
  • indium phosphide

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Technical Term

Used in technical or scientific contexts. Not commonly used in everyday English.

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Indium's properties make it valuable in high-tech manufacturing.
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Element Rarity

Indium is a rare metal, which may refer to its scarcity in conversation.

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Due to its rarity, the price of indium has increased.
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Compound Usage

Often mentioned as part of compounds, like 'indium tin oxide' in technical discussions.

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Researchers are looking at indium compounds for future technologies.
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