dysprosium Meaning & Definition
/dɪsˈpɹoʊ.zi.əm/
What Does Dysprosium Mean?
As a noun, dysprosium means A metallic chemical element (symbol Dy) with atomic number 66: a rare earth element with a metallic silver lustre. Applications in human affairs include magnets with high performance, which are important in various machines with electric motors. It is also used to mean An atom of this element.
Dysprosium in Brief
| Part of speech | noun |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /dɪsˈpɹoʊ.zi.əm/ |
| Syllables | 4 |
| Synonyms | atomic number 66 and dy |
Dysprosium Definition (Noun)
- A metallic chemical element (symbol Dy) with atomic number 66: a rare earth element with a metallic silver lustre. Applications in human affairs include magnets with high performance, which are important in various machines with electric motors.
- An atom of this element.
Noun
- A metallic chemical element (symbol Dy) with atomic number 66: a rare earth element with a metallic silver lustre.
Synonyms of Dysprosium
Dysprosium synonyms and antonyms →Word Forms & Grammar
dysprosium (uncountable)
Origin of Dysprosium
From Ancient Greek δυσπρόσιτος (dusprósitos, “hard to get”) + -ium. Compare also unobtainium.
How to Pronounce Dysprosium
You say dysprosium as /dɪsˈpɹoʊ.zi.əm/. It has 4 syllables, with the main stress on the second syllable (pɹoʊ).