Definitions for samarium

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samarium sa·mar·i·um

Spelling: [suh-mair-ee-uh m]

IPA: /səˈmɛər i əm/

Samarium is a 8 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 12 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 15 points.

You can make 218 anagrams from letters in samarium (aaimmrsu).

Definitions for samarium

noun

1. a rare-earth metallic element discovered in samarskite. Symbol: Sm; atomic weight: 150.35; atomic number: 62; specific gravity: 7.49.

Origin of samarium

From New Latin, dating back to 1875-80; See origin at samarskite, -ium

Examples for samarium

Certain absorption bands at the blue end of the spectrum are supposed to be due to rare elements such as samarium.