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Noun: dysprosium  dis'prow-see-um
  1. A trivalent metallic element of the rare earth group; forms compounds that are highly magnetic
    - Dy, atomic number 66

Derived forms: dysprosiums

Type of: metal, metallic element

Encyclopedia: Dysprosium