Antimony

Pronunciation

• UK IPA: /ˈæn.tɪ.mÉ™.niː/

Origin

From Medieval Latin antimonium attested in the eleventh century; see also Antimony#Etymology.

Full definition of antimony

Noun

1. A chemical element (symbol Sb) with an atomic number of 51. The symbol is derived from Latin stibium.
2. The alloy stibnite

Usage notes

Do not confuse antimony with antinomy.

Synonyms

• stibium

Derived terms

Related terms

• antimonium

Anagrams

• antinomy