HeyRuaHow to say “rhodium” in Irish
- Irish:
- róidiam
- English:
- rhodium
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “ROH-dee-um” /ˈɾˠoːdʲiəmˠ/
Various forms
- Genitive singular:
- róidiam, an róidiam (e.g. airíonna an róidiam, the properties of rhodium)
What does “róidiam” mean?
- rhodium
- Rhodium is a hard, silvery-white rare metal, a chemical element used in alloys and for plating.Also: rh, metallic element.
“Róidiam” with the article
Here is róidiam after the article (an t-alt).
an róidiam
the rhodium
No change after an
“Róidiam” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using róidiam, the Irish word for rhodium.
Is miotal crua geal é róidiam.
Rhodium is a hard, bright metal.
Tá an róidiam an-daor ar fad.
Rhodium is extremely expensive.
Tá sciath róidiam ar an bhfáinne seo.
This ring has a rhodium coating.
Úsáidtear róidiam i dtiontairí catalaíocha.
Rhodium is used in catalytic converters.
Is é Rh siombail cheimiceach an róidiam.
Rh is the chemical symbol of rhodium.
D'fhoghlaimíomar faoi róidiam sa rang ceimice.
We learned about rhodium in chemistry class.
Tá praghas an róidiam ag ardú arís.
The price of rhodium is rising again.
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Rhodium in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for rhodium?
The Irish for rhodium is róidiam (pronounced “ROH-dee-um”). It’s a masculine noun.
How do you pronounce róidiam in Irish?
Róidiam is said like “ROH-dee-um” (IPA /ˈɾˠoːdʲiəmˠ/).
Does róidiam have a plural?
No plural form is given for róidiam in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Is róidiam the same as ródaim?
No. Róidiam is the metal rhodium, while ród is a road; the names of chemical elements in Irish often end in -iam, like róidiam and pallaidiam.
