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neodymium
noun
neo·dym·i·um
ˌnē-ō-ˈdi-mē-əm
: a silver-white to yellow metallic element of the rare-earth group that is used especially in magnets and lasers see Chemical Elements Table
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Built around a large neodymium iron boron magnet, the 40mm diameter drivers have a wide dynamic range and nimble transient response.
—Mark Sparrow, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
This amplification drives Marantz Gravity drive units, each made with powerful neodymium magnets for accuracy, responsiveness and low levels of distortion.
—Mark Sparrow, Forbes, 22 Oct. 2024
Sourcing solutions Rare earth elements like lanthanum, neodymium and terbium are used in powering several clean energy technologies, including electric vehicles and wind turbines.
—Devika Rao, theweek, 1 Oct. 2024
Rare earth elements, such as lanthanum, neodymium and terbium, are critical for helping the world break its long, destructive relationship with planet-heating fossil fuels.
—Laura Paddison, CNN, 24 Sep. 2024
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Word History
Etymology
neo- + (di)dymium, after German Neodym
First Known Use
1885, in the meaning defined above
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“Neodymium.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/neodymium. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
Kids Definition
neodymium
noun
neo·dym·i·um
ˌnē-ō-ˈdim-ē-əm
: a silver-white to yellow metallic chemical element see element
Medical Definition
neodymium
noun
neo·dym·i·um
ˌnē-ō-ˈdim-ē-əm
: a yellow metallic element of the rare-earth group
—symbol Nd
see Chemical Elements Table
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