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praseodymium

noun pra·seo·dym·i·um \ ˌprā-zē-ō-ˈdi-mē-əm , ˌprā-sē- \
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Definition of praseodymium

: a yellowish-white metallic element of the rare-earth group used especially in alloys and in the form of its salts in coloring glass greenish yellow — see Chemical Elements Table

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Origin and Etymology of praseodymium

New Latin, alteration of praseodidymium, irregular from Greek prasios, adjective + New Latin didymium didymium

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praseodymium

noun pra·seo·dym·i·um \ ˌprā-zē-ō-ˈdim-ē-əm , ˌprā-sē- \

medical Definition of praseodymium

: a yellowish white trivalent metallic element of the rare-earth group —symbol Pr — see Chemical Elements Table

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