gadolinium
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Noun — A chemical element with the symbol Gd and the atomic number 64, which is a ductile, silvery-white metal.
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gadolinium oxide
atomic number of gadolinium
a sample of gadolinium
gadolinium compounds
It is a technical word used mainly in chemistry and science.
Etymology
The element is named after Johan Gadolin, a chemist who was a Swedish-speaking Finn, with the suffix -ium added as is usual for elements.
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What is gadolinium?
Gadolinium is a chemical element with the symbol Gd and atomic number 64. It is a ductile, silvery-white metal.
What is the atomic number of gadolinium?
The atomic number of gadolinium is 64.
Who is gadolinium named after?
It is named after the chemist Johan Gadolin, a Swedish-speaking Finn.
