gadolinium
The origin and history of gadolinium.
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.
The origin and history of gadolinium.
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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