Definition of HOLMIUM

holmium

Meanings

Plural: holmiums

Noun

  • a trivalent metallic element of the rare earth group; occurs together with yttrium; forms highly magnetic compounds
  • A chemical element (symbol Ho) with atomic number 67: a soft and malleable silvery-white metal, too reactive to be found uncombined in nature.
  • A single atom of this element.

Origin / Etymology

From Latin Holmia (“Stockholm”), the hometown of Per Teodor Cleve, one of the discoverers of holmium.

Synonyms

atomic number 67, Ho

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