dysprosium
/dɪsˈproʊziəm/
noun
- A silvery-white metallic chemical element (symbol Dy) used in magnets, lasers, and nuclear reactors.
- Scientists use dysprosium in certain types of nuclear control rods.
- The mining of dysprosium has increased due to demand for green energy technologies.
- Dysprosium is an important component in high-strength permanent magnets.