neodymium

noun

neo·​dym·​i·​um ˌnē-ō-ˈdi-mē-əm How to pronounce neodymium (audio)
: a silver-white to yellow metallic element of the rare-earth group that is used especially in magnets and lasers see Chemical Elements Table

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China overwhelmingly dominates the production of rare earths, a category of metals that includes neodymium. Vince Beiser, TIME, 29 Nov. 2024 Built around a large neodymium iron boron magnet, the 40mm diameter drivers have a wide dynamic range and nimble transient response. Mark Sparrow, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024 This amplification drives Marantz Gravity drive units, each made with powerful neodymium magnets for accuracy, responsiveness and low levels of distortion. Mark Sparrow, Forbes, 22 Oct. 2024 Sourcing solutions Rare earth elements like lanthanum, neodymium and terbium are used in powering several clean energy technologies, including electric vehicles and wind turbines. Devika Rao, theweek, 1 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for neodymium 

Word History

Etymology

neo- + (di)dymium, after German Neodym

First Known Use

1885, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of neodymium was in 1885

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“Neodymium.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/neodymium. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.

Kids Definition

neodymium

noun
neo·​dym·​i·​um ˌnē-ō-ˈdim-ē-əm How to pronounce neodymium (audio)
: a silver-white to yellow metallic chemical element see element

Medical Definition

neodymium

noun
neo·​dym·​i·​um ˌnē-ō-ˈdim-ē-əm How to pronounce neodymium (audio)
: a yellow metallic element of the rare-earth group
symbol Nd
see Chemical Elements Table

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