Noun: neodymium ,nee-ow'di-mee-um
- A silvery-white trivalent metallic element of the rare earth group; used in powerful magnets and lasers
"Neodymium magnets are among the strongest permanent magnets known";
- Nd, atomic number 60
Derived forms: neodymiums
Type of: metal, metallic element
Part of: bastnaesite, bastnasite, monazite
Encyclopedia: Neodymium