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dysprosium

[ dis-proh-see-uhm, -shee- ]

noun

, Chemistry.
  1. a rare-earth metallic element, highly reactive and paramagnetic, found in small amounts in various rare-earth minerals, as euxenite and monazite: used to absorb neutrons in nuclear reactors. : Dy; : 162.50; : 66.


dysprosium

/ dɪsˈprəʊsɪəm /

noun

  1. a soft silvery-white metallic element of the lanthanide series: used in laser materials and as a neutron absorber in nuclear control rods. Symbol: Dy; atomic no: 66; atomic wt: 162.50; valency: 3; relative density: 8.551; melting pt: 1412°C; boiling pt: 2567°C
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dysprosium

/ dĭs-prōzē-əm /

  1. A soft, silvery metallic element of the lanthanide series. Because it has a high melting point and absorbs neutrons well, dysprosium is used to help control nuclear reactions. Atomic number 66; atomic weight 162.50; melting point 1,407°C; boiling point 2,600°C; specific gravity 8.536; valence 3.


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Word History and Origins

Origin of dysprosium1

1885–90; < New Latin < Greek dysprós ( itos ) hard to get at ( dys- dys- + pros- to + itós, past participle of iénai to go) + -ium
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Word History and Origins

Origin of dysprosium1

C20: New Latin, from Greek dusprositos difficult to get near + -ium

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