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dysprosium

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dys·pro·si·um  (ds-prz-m, -zh-m)
n. Symbol Dy
A soft, silvery rare-earth element used in nuclear research. Atomic number 66; atomic weight 162.50; melting point 1,407°C; boiling point 2,600°C; specific gravity 8.536; valence 3. See Table at element.

[New Latin, from Greek dusprositos, difficult to approach : dus-, dys- + prositos, approachable (from prosienai, to approach : pros-, toward + ienai, i-, to go; see ei- in Indo-European roots).]

dysprosium
Noun
Chem a metallic element of the lanthanide series Symbol: Dy[Greek dusprositos difficult to get near]

dysprosium  (ds-prz-m)
Symbol Dy
A soft, silvery metallic element of the lanthanide series. Because it has a high melting point and absorbs neutrons well, dysprosium is used to help control nuclear reactions. Atomic number 66; atomic weight 162.50; melting point 1,407°C; boiling point 2,600°C; specific gravity 8.536; valence 3. See Periodic Table.
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Noun1.dysprosium - a trivalent metallic element of the rare earth group; forms compounds that are highly magnetic
metal, metallic element - any of several chemical elements that are usually shiny solids that conduct heat or electricity and can be formed into sheets etc.


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In addition to Nd, the new plant at Ganzhou will be able to use dysprosium (Dy) and terbium (Tb), the chemical elements that ensure high magnetic force for automotive magnets used at high temperatures.
The Asian behemoth now supplies approximately 95 percent of the world's consumption of "rare earths," such as cerium, neodymium, lathanum, yttrium, and dysprosium.
The Virginia team also found that other additives, such as the metals dysprosium and yttrium, yielded alloys particularly suitable for making large pieces.
 
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