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A scientist holds a small sample of dysprosium in a laboratory.

Definition
  1. Noun:
    • A trivalent metallic element of the rare earth group; forms compounds that are highly magnetic: "Dy" is the chemical symbol for the element dysprosium. It is a rare-earth metal with specific magnetic properties.
Usage Examples
  • Noun:
    • The magnet contained a small amount of Dy to enhance its strength.
    • Dy is often used in the production of high-performance magnets.
Advanced Usage
  • In technical contexts: "Dy" is primarily used in scientific, engineering, and industrial writing to refer to the element dysprosium concisely.
    • The alloy's formula was adjusted by adding 2% Dy.
Variants and Related Words
  • Dysprosium (n): The full name of the element represented by the symbol "Dy".
    • Dysprosium is a key component in many modern technologies.
Synonyms
  • Dysprosium: The full name of the element.
  • Element 66: A reference based on its atomic number.
Notes on Usage
  • "Dy" is a chemical symbol and is always capitalized in writing.
  • It is used almost exclusively in technical and scientific contexts rather than in everyday conversation.
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A scientist holds a small sample of dysprosium in a laboratory.

Noun
  1. a trivalent metallic element of the rare earth group; forms compounds that are highly magnetic