neodymium
noun
neo·dym·i·um
ˌnē-ō-ˈdi-mē-əm 
: a silver-white to yellow metallic element of the rare-earth group that is used especially in magnets and lasers see Chemical Elements Table
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Here, the specific rare earth elements being sought, for example neodymium and praseodymium, are separated from the other rare earths.
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IEEE Spectrum, 27 Dec. 2024
The neodymium magnets are a little bigger than a button magnet that might be used to hold a photo to a refrigerator door.
—IEEE Spectrum, 28 Oct. 2024
China overwhelmingly dominates the production of rare earths, a category of metals that includes neodymium.
—Vince Beiser, TIME, 29 Nov. 2024
Built around a large neodymium iron boron magnet, the 40mm diameter drivers have a wide dynamic range and nimble transient response.
—Mark Sparrow, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
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IEEE Spectrum, 27 Dec. 2024
The neodymium magnets are a little bigger than a button magnet that might be used to hold a photo to a refrigerator door.
—IEEE Spectrum, 28 Oct. 2024
China overwhelmingly dominates the production of rare earths, a category of metals that includes neodymium.
—Vince Beiser, TIME, 29 Nov. 2024
Built around a large neodymium iron boron magnet, the 40mm diameter drivers have a wide dynamic range and nimble transient response.
—Mark Sparrow, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
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neodymium
noun
neo·dym·i·um
ˌnē-ō-ˈdim-ē-əm
: a silver-white to yellow metallic chemical element see element
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neodymium
noun
neo·dym·i·um
ˌnē-ō-ˈdim-ē-əm
: a yellow metallic element of the rare-earth group
—symbol Nd
see Chemical Elements Table
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