holmium (Meaning)
Wordnet
holmium (n)
a trivalent metallic element of the rare earth group; occurs together with yttrium; forms highly magnetic compounds
Webster
holmium (n.)
A rare element said to be contained in gadolinite.
Synonyms & Antonyms of holmium
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holmium Sentence Examples
- Holmium is a rare-earth element with the chemical symbol Ho.
- Holmium is a silvery-white metal that is malleable and ductile.
- Holmium is used as a dopant in lasers and other optical devices.
- Holmium has a high magnetic susceptibility and is used in magnetic resonance imaging (MRI).
- Holmium oxide is used as a yellow pigment in ceramics and glass.
- Holmium-doped yttrium aluminum garnet (YAG) lasers are used in medical and industrial applications.
- Holmium-based alloys are used in high-strength magnets and other magnetic devices.
- Holmium compounds are used as catalysts in various chemical reactions.
- Holmium is found in trace amounts in minerals such as monazite and gadolinite.
- Holmium is named after the Latin word "Holmia," which refers to the city of Stockholm, Sweden.
FAQs About the word holmium
a trivalent metallic element of the rare earth group; occurs together with yttrium; forms highly magnetic compoundsA rare element said to be contained in gadoli
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Holmium is a rare-earth element with the chemical symbol Ho.
Holmium is a silvery-white metal that is malleable and ductile.
Holmium is used as a dopant in lasers and other optical devices.
Holmium has a high magnetic susceptibility and is used in magnetic resonance imaging (MRI).
