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samarium

noun

  1. chemical element with atomic number of 62
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Wiktionary

Pronunciation: /səˈmɛə.ɹi.əm/ / /səˈmɛɹ.i.əm/ / /səˈmæɹiəm/

noun

Etymology: After samarskite, in turn honoring Vasili Samarsky-Bykhovets.

  1. A chemical element (symbol Sm) with an atomic number of 62, a moderately hard silvery metal that slowly oxidizes in air. Applications in human affairs include magnets with high performance at high temperatures, which are important in military equipment.