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gadolinium

Pronunciation: /ˌgadəˈlɪnɪəm/
Definition of gadolinium

noun

[mass noun]
  • the chemical element of atomic number 64, a soft silvery-white metal of the lanthanide series. (Symbol: Gd)

Origin:

late 19th century: from gadolinite

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