NYT Dictionary

ANTIMONY

/ˈæn.tɪˌmoʊ.ni/
NounAN-ti-mo-nyan-ti-mo-ny · 4 syllablesGrade 7

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2024, 2026

Meaning

A chemical element (symbol Sb, from Latin stibium) with an atomic number of 51: in its stable allotrope, a lustrous gray and very brittle metal.

Etymology

Origin: Latin

From Medieval Latin antimonium, attested in the 11th century; see also the Wikipedia section.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

stibiumsbalabasterarsenicasphaltddtmineralpoisonsilver

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 2 recorded puzzles, including a pangram:

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