neodymium

[nee-oh-dim-ee-uhm]

noun

Chemistry.

1. a rare-earth, metallic, trivalent element occurring with cerium and other rare-earth metals, and having rose-colored to violet-colored salts. Nd; 144.24; 60; 6.9 at 20°C.

neodymium

/ ˌniːəʊˈdɪmɪəm /

noun

1. a toxic silvery-white metallic element of the lanthanide series, occurring principally in monazite: used in colouring glass. Symbol: Nd; atomic no: 60; atomic wt: 144.24; valency: 3; relative density: 6.80 and 7.00 (depending on allotrope); melting pt: 1024°C; boiling pt: 3127°C

neodymium

1. A shiny, silvery metallic element of the lanthanide series. It is used to make glass for welders' goggles and purple glass for lasers. Atomic number 60; atomic weight 144.24; melting point 1,024°C; boiling point 3,027°C; specific gravity 6.80 or 7.004 (depending on allotropic form); valence 3.

2. See Periodic Table

Word History and Origins

Origin of neodymium¹

From New Latin, dating back to 1880–85; neo-, didymium

Word History and Origins

Origin of neodymium¹

C19: New Latin; see _neo- + _didymium

Example Sentences

The company makes neodymium and praseodymium oxides—key components of magnets that often end up in high-tech products such as electric vehicles and F-35 fighter jets.

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MP Materials produces neodymium and praseodymium oxides, key components of magnets for high-tech products like electric vehicles and F-35 fighter jets.

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The company produces neodymium and praseodymium oxides, key components of magnets that end up in high-tech products, including EVs and F-35 fighter jets.

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MP is the largest External link rare-earth producer in the Western Hemisphere, making neodymium and praseodymium oxides, key components of magnets that end up in high-tech products, including EVs and F-35 fighter jets.

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Although you may not be familiar with the names of these rare earths - like neodymium, yttrium and europium - you will be very familiar with the products that they are used in.

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