Meaning of GADOLINIUM
| Pronunciation: | | `gad'lineeum
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| | Definition: | | [n] a ductile silvery-white ductile ferromagnetic trivalent metallic element of the rare earth group |
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| | Synonyms: | | atomic number 64, Gd |
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| | See Also: | | gadolinite, metal, metallic element, samarskite, ytterbite | |
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\Gad`o*lin"i*um\, n. [NL. See {Gadolinite}.] (Chem.)
A supposed rare metallic element, with a characteristic
spectrum, found associated with yttrium and other rare
metals. Its individuality and properties have not yet been
determined.
\Gad`o*lin"i*um\, with an assigned atomic weight of
153.3. Gaekwar \Gaek"war\, n. [Also Gaikwar, Guicowar.]
[Marathi g[=a]ekw[=a]r, prop., a cowherd.]
The title of the ruling Prince of Baroda, in Gujarat, in
Bombay, India.
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