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One of the elements; a metal of a reddish white color, crystallizing in rhombohedrons. It is somewhat harder than lead, and rather brittle; masses show broad cleavage surfaces when broken across. It melts at 507º Fahr., being easily fused in the flame of a candle. It is found in a native state, and as a constituent of…

Containing bismuth.

Of or pertaining to bismuth; containing bismuth, when this element has its higher valence; as, bismuthic oxide.

Containing bismuth.

Native bismuth sulphide; -- sometimes called bismuthite.

Of, or containing, bismuth, when this element has its lower valence.

Hydrous carbonate of bismuth, an earthy mineral of a dull white or yellowish color. [Written also bismuthite.]

Belief in the existence of two gods; dualism.

The conduct or language of a blackguard; rufflanism.

The supposed faculty of perceiving subterraneous springs and currents by sensation; -- so called from one Bleton, of France.

That which characterizes a blockhead; stupidity. Carlyle.

The character or manner of a bluestocking; female pedantry. [Colloq.]

The characteristic conduct or methods of a Bohemian. [Modern]

The policy of Bonaparte or of the Bonapartes.

Same as Buddhism.

The rule or practices of bosses, esp. political bosses. [Slang, U. S.]

The style of Boswell.

French political movement identified with Gen. Georges Boulanger (d. 1891), whose militarism and advocacy of revenge on Germany attracted to him a miscellaneous party of monarchists and Republican malcontents. -- Bou*lan"gist (#), n.

The principles of those adhering to the house of Bourbon; obstinate conservatism.

Methods of boycotters.