neodymium

noun

neo·​dym·​i·​um ˌnē-ō-ˈdi-mē-əm 

: a silver-white to yellow metallic element of the rare-earth group that is used especially in magnets and lasers see Chemical Elements Table

Examples of neodymium in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Instead of conventional hydrochloric acid, the process uses ammonium chloride added to a mixture containing neodymium, iron and boron recovered from magnet waste. — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 3 Nov. 2026

The ore contains huge amounts of valuable rare earths, including neodymium, praseodymium, and dysprosium. — Glenn Zorpette, IEEE Spectrum, 15 Oct. 2026

Ghost Robotics has already moved its motor production from China to South Korea, and currently procures its neodymium magnets from a European company. — Stephanie Yang, CNN Money, 3 Oct. 2026

Its dual neodymium drivers deliver 12W of clear audio backed by proprietary BassUp processing to enhance low-end frequencies without distortion. — Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 6 Sep. 2026

Word History

Etymology

neo- + (di)dymium, after German Neodym

First Known Use

1885, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for neodymium

• praseodymium

Kids Definition

neodymium

noun

neo·​dym·​i·​um ˌnē-ō-ˈdim-ē-əm 

: a silver-white to yellow metallic chemical element see element

Medical Definition

neodymium

noun

neo·​dym·​i·​um ˌnē-ō-ˈdim-ē-əm 

: a yellow metallic element of the rare-earth group

—symbol Nd see Chemical Elements Table