dysprosium

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun

A metallic chemical element (symbol Dy) with atomic number 66: a rare earth element with a metallic silver lustre. Applications in human affairs include magnets with high performance, which are important in various machines with electric motors.

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dysprosium

From Ancient Greek δυσπρόσιτος (dusprósitos, “hard to get”) + -ium. Compare also unobtainium.

mul:Dy dysprosia samarium

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