holmium
noun
hol·mi·um
ˈhō(l)-mē-əm 
: a metallic element of the rare-earth group that forms highly magnetic compounds and is obtained especially from monazite see Chemical Elements Table
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holmium
noun
hol·mi·um
ˈhō(l)-mē-əm
: a rare metallic element that forms highly magnetic compounds see element
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holmium
noun
hol·mi·um
ˈhō(l)-mē-əm
: a metallic element of the rare-earth group that occurs with yttrium and forms highly magnetic compounds
—symbol Ho
see Chemical Elements Table
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