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    Dy
    dysprosium.
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    DY
    abbreviation
    Benin (international car registration)

Dy

American  
Symbol, Chemistry.

  1. dysprosium.

Dy 1 British  

symbol

  1. dysprosium

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DY 2 British  

abbreviation

  1. Benin (international car registration)

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Etymology

Origin of DY

from Dahomey

Example Sentences

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Gangani Publishing only seems to have published one book called How Not to Dal Dy Dir by an author called Izzy Wyn-Thomas.

From BBC • Mar. 19, 2026

Gangani is the name of a historic Celtic tribe in Wales, whilst Dal Dy Dir is a Welsh nationalist phrase, which means 'stand your ground'.

From BBC • Mar. 19, 2026

It ruled there was no scientific consensus “simply because both camps presented opposing evidence,” says Aldrich Fitz Dy, a Philippine consulting attorney who has handled similar cases but is not involved in the current dispute.

From Science Magazine • May 2, 2024

Dy, however, is not optimistic that the court will accept a motion to reconsider.

From Science Magazine • May 2, 2024

I’m generally right on the spot before Allan Dy is through.

From The Law-Breakers by Cullum, Ridgwell

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