noun
praseodymium
pray-zee-oh-DIM-ee-um
Praseodymium (noun) means a soft, silvery rare earth metal, with the chemical symbol Pr and atomic number 59. Example: “Praseodymium is a rare earth metal with the symbol Pr.”
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technical A soft, silvery rare earth metal, with the chemical symbol Pr and atomic number 59.
"Praseodymium is a rare earth metal with the symbol Pr."
"The chemistry teacher pointed out praseodymium on the periodic table."
"Praseodymium has atomic number 59."
How to use praseodymium
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA soft, silvery metal that belongs to the rare earth elements.
When to use it
A technical term, used mainly in chemistry and science writing.
Memory tip
The word is usually uncountable, so you would not normally say "a praseodymium" for the element.
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Common pairings
praseodymium oxide
praseodymium metal
the element praseodymium
atomic number of praseodymium
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Etymology
The word joins the Ancient Greek prasios, meaning leek-green, to didymium.
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What is praseodymium?
Praseodymium is a chemical element with the symbol Pr and atomic number 59. It is a soft, silvery, malleable rare earth metal.
What is the symbol for praseodymium?
The chemical symbol for praseodymium is Pr.
Where does the name praseodymium come from?
It comes from the Ancient Greek word prasios, meaning leek-green, combined with didymium.
What is the meaning of praseodymium?
"praseodymium" (noun) means a soft, silvery rare earth metal, with the chemical symbol Pr and atomic number 59.
