Definition of NEODYMIUM

neodymium

Plural: neodymiums

Noun

  • a yellow trivalent metallic element of the rare earth group; occurs in monazite and bastnasite in association with cerium and lanthanum and praseodymium
  • A chemical element (symbol Nd) with an atomic number of 60: a hard, slightly malleable silvery metal that quickly tarnishes in air and moisture.
  • A single atom of this element.

Origin / Etymology

From neo- + (di)dymium.

Synonyms

atomic number 60, Nd

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