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dysprosium

Pronunciation: /dɪsˈprəʊzɪəm/

Definition of dysprosium

noun

[mass noun]
  • the chemical element of atomic number 66, a soft silvery-white metal of the lanthanide series. (Symbol: Dy)

Origin:

late 19th century: from Greek dusprositos 'hard to get at' + -ium

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