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dysprosium

dysp·ro·sium

US/dɪsˈpɹoʊ.zi.əm/ uncommon

noun

1.

a trivalent metallic element of the rare earth group; forms compounds that are highly magnetic

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Origin

From Ancient Greek δυσπρόσιτος (dusprósitos, “hard to get”) + -ium. Compare also unobtainium.

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