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praseodymium

Syllabification: (pra·se·o·dym·i·um)
Pronunciation: /ˌprāzēōˈdimēəm/

Definition of praseodymium

noun

  • the chemical element of atomic number 59, a soft silvery-white metal of the lanthanide series. (Symbol: Pr)

Origin:

late 19th century: modern Latin, from German Praseodym, from Greek prasios 'leek-green' (because of its green salts) + German Didym 'didymium'

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