Definitions for neodymium

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neodymium ne·o·dym·i·um

Spelling: [nee-oh-dim-ee-uh m]

IPA: /ˌni oʊˈdɪm i əm/

Neodymium is a 9 letter English word. It's valid Words with friends word worth 20 points.

You can make 232 anagrams from letters in neodymium (deimmnouy).

Definitions for neodymium

noun

1. a rare-earth, metallic, trivalent element occurring with cerium and other rare-earth metals, and having rose-colored to violet-colored salts. Symbol: Nd; atomic weight: 144.24; atomic number: 60; specific gravity: 6.9 at 20°C.

Origin of neodymium

From New Latin, dating back to 1880-85; See origin at neo-, didymium

Examples for neodymium

neodymium (Nd) forms the chief portion of the old “didymium.”

Germanium 64 is not at all stable, and neither is neodymium 128, but the instability can be corrected by positive beta emission.

Not to mention rare elements such as lanthanum, cerium, and neodymium, essential to modern technology and commanding high prices.