bismuth
/ˈbɪzməθ/
noun
- A brittle, grayish-white metallic element used in alloys, medicines (such as Pepto-Bismol), and cosmetics.
- Bismuth is often used in stomach medicines because it soothes the digestive system.
- The artist used a bismuth alloy to create a low-melting-point sculpture.
- Some lipsticks contain bismuth to give them a shimmery finish.