Sb
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/ˌɛsˈbiː/
shorthand label / symbol
Etymology
'Sb' as the chemical symbol originates from New Latin, specifically the word 'stibium', which referred to the ore or substance used historically (stibnite).
'stibium' (New Latin) came from Latin 'stibium' and earlier Greek terms for the mineral; modern chemical nomenclature adopted the abbreviation 'Sb' to represent the element antimony.
Initially it referred to the mineral/stibnite or a cosmetic powder; over time the form 'Sb' came to be the standard symbol for the chemical element antimony.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
abbreviation (written) for somebody/someone, used in dictionaries or grammar notes to indicate an unspecified person.
In the example sentence, Sb should be replaced by a real name.
Synonyms
Noun 2
the chemical symbol for the element antimony (atomic number 51).
The alloy contained 2% Sb by weight.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/11/07 03:55