praseodymium
/ˌpreɪzioʊˈdɪmiəm/
noun
- A soft, silvery-yellow metallic chemical element (symbol Pr) that is part of the lanthanide series, used in alloys, magnets, and to color glass and ceramics yellow-green.
- Praseodymium is added to some types of glass to create a yellow tint.
- Scientists study praseodymium for its magnetic properties.
- The alloy contained praseodymium, which made it stronger.