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neodymium

/nɪə(ʊ)ˈdɪmɪəm/ /ˌniː.oʊˈdɪmiəm/

Meanings
noun
A chemical element (symbol Nd) with an atomic number of 60: a hard, slightly malleable silvery metal that quickly tarnishes in air and moisture.

Examples :

"The strong magnets in my headphones contain neodymium. "
element substance material chemistry science

Related Words

Illustration headphones

headphones noun

/ˈhɛdˌfoʊnz/ /ˈhɛdˌfəʊnz/

A pair of speakers worn over or in the ears so only the wearer can hear the sound.

"I wore my headphones to listen to music on the bus. "

Illustration textbook

textbook noun

/ˈtɛkst.bʊk/

A coursebook, a formal manual of instruction in a specific subject, especially one for use in schools or colleges.

"My math teacher recommended a specific textbook for extra practice. "

Illustration quickly

quickly adverb

/ˈkwɪkli/

Rapidly; with speed; fast.

"The teacher explained the new math concept quickly. "

Illustration element

element noun

/ˈɛlɪmənt/

One of the simplest or essential parts or principles of which anything consists, or upon which the constitution or fundamental powers of anything are based.

"Letters are the elements of written language."

Illustration slightly

slightly adverb

/ˈslaɪtli/

Slenderly; delicately.

"He was slightly built, but tall."

Illustration malleable

malleable adjective

/ˈmæli.əbəl/

Able to be hammered into thin sheets; capable of being extended or shaped by beating with a hammer, or by the pressure of rollers.

"Gold is a very malleable metal, which is why it can be easily shaped into jewelry. "

Illustration explained

explained verb

/ɪkˈspleɪnd/

To make plain, manifest, or intelligible; to clear of obscurity; to illustrate the meaning of.

"To explain a chapter of the Bible."

Illustration silvery

silvery adjective

/ˈsɪlvəɹi/

Resembling silver in color, shiny white.

"The fish flashed its silvery scales as it jumped out of the water. "

Illustration specific

specific noun

/spəˈsɪf.ɪk/

A distinguishing attribute or quality.

"The specific of her success was her dedication to studying. "

Illustration moisture

moisture noun

/ˈmɔɪstʃɚ/

That which moistens or makes damp or wet; exuding fluid; liquid in small quantity.

"drops / beads of moisture"

Illustration chemical

chemical noun

/ˈkɛmɪkəl/

Any specific chemical element or chemical compound or alloy.

"The scientist studied the chemical composition of the soil sample. "

Illustration tarnishes

tarnishes verb

/ˈtɑːrnɪʃɪz/ /ˈtɑːrnɪʃəz/

To oxidize or discolor due to oxidation.

"Careful storage of silver will prevent it from tarnishing."