Rhodium
Pronunciation : Rho"di*um
Part of Speech : n.
Etymology : [NL., fr. Gr. "ro`don the rose. So called from the rose-red color of certain of its solutions. See Rhododendron.] (Chem.)
Definition : Defn: A rare element of the light platinum group. It is found in platinum ores, and obtained free as a white inert metal which it is very difficult to fuse. Symbol Rh. Atomic weight 104.1. Specific gravity 12.
Source : Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913