Indium

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Scope note
A rare, naturally occurring metallic element with symbol In and atomic number 49. Indium is a soft, silver-white metal collected as a residue of zinc-processing operations and chiefly used in the manufacture of semiconductors. Also appears as an impurity in ancient metal objects.
Indium
Accepted term: 29-Apr-2024