praseodymium

/ˌpreɪzioʊˈdɪmiəm/
noun
  1. 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.
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