Indium
(noun)
A chemical element with the symbol "In" and atomic number 49. Indium is a soft, silvery-white metal that is used in alloys, electronics, and semiconductors.
Origin:
Indium is derived from the latin word "indigo" which means "blue" and refers to the blue-white color of the metal.
Examples:
- Indium is a key component in liquid crystal displays (LCDs).
- Indium is used to create a low-melting alloy with tin to make solders.
- Indium is used in the production of electronic devices, including transistors.
- Indium is used to create thin layers of conductive material.
- Indium is relatively rare and expensive, but is becoming more widely used in industry.