samarium
/səˈmɛɹ.i.əm/
UK: /səˈmɛə.ɹi.əm/
SƏMƐɹ · i · əm (3 syllables)
English
Noun
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Definition
A chemical element (symbol Sm) with an atomic number of 62, a moderately hard silvery metal that slowly oxidizes in air. Applications in human affairs include magnets with high performance at high temperatures, which are important in military equipment.
Etymology
After samarskite, in turn honoring Vasili Samarsky-Bykhovets.
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