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dysprosium
Definition
Dysprosium is a silvery-white metal that is found in the Earth's crust. It is used in some magnets and lasers.
How can the word be used?
To add dysprosium to something.
Different forms of the word
Noun: dysprosium.
Verb: to dysprosium.
Synonym: lanthanide, rare earth.
Antonym: common element.
Etymology
The word "dysprosium" comes from the Greek word dysprositos, which means "hard to get at". It was named after the difficulty in isolating it from other rare earth elements.
Question
How is dysprosium used?