HyperDic: neodymium

English > 1 sense of the word neodymium:
NOUNsubstanceneodymium, Nd, atomic number 60a yellow trivalent metallic element of the rare earth group
English > neodymium: 1 sense > noun 1, substance
MeaningA yellow trivalent metallic element of the rare earth group; occurs in monazite and bastnasite in association with cerium and lanthanum and praseodymium.
SynonymsNd, atomic number 60
Broadermetallic element, metalAny of several chemical elements that are usually shiny solids that conduct heat or electricity and can be formed into sheets etc.
Substance ofbastnasite, bastnaesiteA yellow-to-brown mineral that is a source of rare earth elements
monaziteA reddish-brown mineral containing rare earth metals
SpanishNd, neodimio, número atómico 60
Catalanneodimi, número atòmic 60

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