noun
- Plural of indium; a soft, silvery-white metallic element used in semiconductors, alloys, and electronics.
Usage: technical; chemistry
Examples
- Indiums are rare earth elements valued in the production of computer chips.
- The laboratory stored several samples of indiums for research purposes.
- Modern smartphones contain trace amounts of indiums in their display screens.
- Indiums have become increasingly important in renewable energy applications.
- The price of indiums fluctuates based on global demand for electronics.