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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Origin and Etymology of holmium
New Latin, from Holmia Stockholm, Sweden
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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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