RHODIC
Rho"dic, a. (Chem.)
Defn: Of or pertaining to rhodium; containing rhodium.
RHODIUM
Rho"di*um, n. Etym: [NL., fr. Gr. "ro`don the rose. So called from
the rose-red color of certain of its solutions. See Rhododendron.]
(Chem.)
Defn: A rare element of the light platinum group. It is found in platinum ores, and obtained free as a white inert metal which it is very difficult to fuse. Symbol Rh. Atomic weight 104.1. Specific gravity 12.
RHODIZONIC
Rho`di*zon"ic, a. Etym: [Gr. (Chem.)
Defn: Pertaining to, or designating, a colorless crystalline substance (called rhodizonic acid, and carboxylic acid) obtained from potassium carboxide and from certain quinones. It forms brilliant red, yellow, and purple salts.
RHODOCHROSITE
Rho`do*chro"site, n. Etym: [Gr. "ro`don the rose + (Min.)
Defn: Manganese carbonate, a rose-red mineral sometimes occuring crystallized, but generally massive with rhombohedral cleavage like calcite; — called also dialogite.
RHODOCRINITE
Rho*doc"ri*nite, n. Etym: [Gr. "ro`don rose + (Paleon.)
Defn: A rose encrinite.