Bisme

/ˈbɪzm/ noun

Definition

An archaic or dialectal term for bismuth or a bismuth-based medicine or treatment.

Etymology

From 'bismuth,' possibly a dialectal or older variant form. The simplification shows how technical terms sometimes lose syllables as they're used more colloquially.

Kelly Says

Old technical terms often get shortened by regular people—'bisme' for bismuth is like how doctors say 'labs' instead of 'laboratory results,' showing how language naturally streamlines over time!

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