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holmium
noun
hol·mi·um
| \ ˈhō(l)-mē-əm
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Definition of holmium
: a metallic element of the rare-earth group that forms highly magnetic compounds and is obtained especially from monazite — see Chemical Elements Table
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holmium
noun
hol·mi·um
| \ ˈhō(l)-mē-əm
\
\
Medical Definition of holmium
: a metallic element of the rare-earth group that occurs with yttrium and forms highly magnetic compounds
—symbol Ho
— see Chemical Elements Table
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