1) Containing bismuth 2) Metal 3) Metallic element 
• (a.) Of or pertaining to bismuth; containing bismuth, when this element has its higher valence; as, bismuthic oxide.
Bis'muth·ic adjective (Chemistry) Of or pertaining to bismuth; containing bismuth, when this element has its higher valence; as, bismuthic oxide. 
[adj] - containing bismuth (especially in the pentavalent state)
adjective containing bismuth (especially in the pentavalent state)
of or containing bismuth, esp. in the pentavalent state.