ScienceAugust 19, 2026

bismuth

BIZ-muhth

Definition

A brittle, crystalline, white metallic element (Bi) that is often used in alloys and, in this article, as a base material (bismuth selenide) for creating nanowires.

Etymology

Derived from the German word 'Wismut,' the term likely originated in the 15th century, possibly from the Middle High German words for 'white mass' or an Arabic term for the metal.

In the news

Bismuth is mentioned as a component of the bismuth selenide nanowires that the research team studied, where they observed quantum oscillations and identified the 'beat' signal.

Korean Researchers Identifies Cause of ‘Beat’ Signal in Topological Insulator Nanowires

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The Quantum Insider

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