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a heavy brittle metallic element of the platinum group; used in alloys; occurs in natural alloys with platinum or osmium
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Iridium is a chemical element in the periodic table that has the symbol Ir and atomic number 77. A heavy, very hard, brittle, silvery-white transition metal of the platinum family, iridium is used in high strength alloys that can withstand high temperatures and occurs in natural alloys with platinum or osmium. Iridium is notable for being the most corrosion resistant element known and for its association with the demise of the dinosaurs. ...
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(network, satellite) global satellite low-orbit personal communication system based on multiple LEOs, to be available before the 3 rd millennium. One of the main participant is Motorola.
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A metal of the platinum family often alloyed with platinum to improve workability. Pieces marked "80% Plat. 20% Irid" would indicate that the alloy is 80 % platinum and 20% iridium.
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A low earth orbit satellite communications system developed initially by Motorola.
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