iridium in the Oxford-Hachette French Dictionary

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iridium [Brit ɪˈrɪdɪəm, ʌɪˈrɪdɪəm, Am ɪˈrɪdiəm] N

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Iridium is used in particle physics for the production of antiprotons, a form of antimatter.

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One floor below, superconducting electromagnets counteract the downward tug of the platinum-iridium.

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Additional graphite components provided impact protection, while iridium cladding of the fuel cells provided post-impact containment.

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The most common energy source used is radiofrequency energy delivered through the platinum-iridium tip of an ablation catheter.

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Many metrologists accustomed to venerating the platinum-iridium cylinder are wary of change.

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The original kilogram is defined by the international prototype, a cylinder of platinum-iridium that was cast in 1879.

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Classification is based on diagrams in which the nickel content of meteoric iron is plotted against certain trace elements (e.g. gallium, germanium and iridium).

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Naturally occurring iridium alloys include osmiridium and iridosmine, both of which are mixtures of iridium and osmium.

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Iridium is found in nature as an uncombined element or in natural alloys; especially the iridiumosmium alloys, osmiridium (osmium-rich), and iridosmium (iridium-rich).

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The ignition system consists of a glow plug - hence the proper term glow engine - which has a coil of platinum containing wire alloy, usually platinum-iridium.

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