noun
neodymium
nee-oh-DIM-ee-um
Neodymium (noun) means a chemical element with the symbol Nd and atomic number 60, a hard, silvery rare earth metal that tarnishes quickly in air and moisture. Example: “Neodymium has the chemical symbol Nd.”
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technical A chemical element with the symbol Nd and atomic number 60, a hard, silvery rare earth metal that tarnishes quickly in air and moisture.
"Neodymium has the chemical symbol Nd."
"A fresh surface of neodymium soon dulls when left in damp air."
"Neodymium is a rare earth metal."
How to use neodymium
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA silvery rare earth metal with the symbol Nd.
When to use it
A scientific term, used mainly in chemistry and materials contexts.
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Neodymium and praseodymium are different elements with similar-looking names, so check the spelling.
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Common pairings
neodymium magnet
the element neodymium
neodymium metal
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Etymology
The word comes from the prefix neo- joined to didymium, the name of an earlier substance.
Rhymes for neodymium
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What is the symbol for neodymium?
The symbol for neodymium is Nd.
What is the atomic number of neodymium?
Neodymium has an atomic number of 60.
What does neodymium look like?
It is a hard, slightly malleable, silvery metal. It tarnishes quickly in air and moisture.
What is the meaning of neodymium?
"neodymium" (noun) means a chemical element with the symbol Nd and atomic number 60, a hard, silvery rare earth metal that tarnishes quickly in air and moisture.
