Meaning of NEODYMIUM
| Pronunciation: | | `neeow'dimeeum
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| | Definition: | | [n] a yellow trivalent metallic element of the rare earth group; occurs in monazite and bastnasite in association with cerium and lanthanum and praseodymium |
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| | Synonyms: | | atomic number 60, Nd |
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| | See Also: | | bastnaesite, bastnasite, metal, metallic element, monazite | |
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\Ne`o*dym"i*um\, n. [NL. Dee {Neo-}, and {Didymium}.]
(Chem.)
An elementary substance which forms one of the constituents
of didymium. Symbol Nd. Atomic weight 140.8.
\Ne`o*dym"i*um\, n. [NL. See {Neo-}, {Didymium}.]
(Chem.)
A rare metallic element occurring in combination with cerium,
lanthanum, and other rare metals, and forming
amethyst-colored salts. It was separated in 1885 by von
Welsbach from praseodymium, the two having previously been
regarded as a single element (didymium). It is chiefly
trivalent. Symbol Nd; at. wt. 144.3.
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