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holmium

DEFINITIONS OF: holmium

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n a trivalent metallic element of the rare earth group; occurs together with yttrium; forms highly magnetic compounds

Synonyms:
Ho, atomic number 67
Type of:
metal, metallic element
any of several chemical elements that are usually shiny solids that conduct heat or electricity and can be formed into sheets etc.
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