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Webster's 1913 Dictionary\Hol"mi*um\, n. [NL., of uncertain origin.] (Chem.)
A rare element said to be contained in gadolinite. --
{Hol"mic}, a.
| Pronunciation: | 'howlmeeum | ||
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| Matching Terms: | holmium ho 166 dotmp | ||
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| Definition: | [n] a trivalent metallic element of the rare earth group; occurs together with yttrium; forms highly magnetic compounds | ||
| Synonyms: | atomic number 67, Ho | ||
| See Also: | gadolinite, metal, metallic element, ytterbite | ||
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| Definition: | \Hol"mi*um\, n. [NL., of uncertain origin.] (Chem.)
A rare element said to be contained in gadolinite. --
{Hol"mic}, a.
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