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Bismuth
Pronunciation
Definition 1
A silver-white metal used in medicines and other products. Certain forms of bismuth are used to treat diarrhea, heartburn, and upset stomach. Bismuth is also used with certain other drugs to treat stomach ulcers. (NCI Dictionary)
Definition 2
An element with atomic symbol Bi, atomic number 83, and atomic weight 208.98. (NCI Thesaurus)
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