noun
- A soft, silvery-green metallic element of the lanthanide series, used in alloys, magnets, and optical applications.
Usage: chemistry; element symbol: Pr; atomic number: 59
Examples
- Praseodymium is one of the rare earth elements found in the lanthanide group.
- The alloy contains praseodymium to improve its strength and corrosion resistance.
- Praseodymium compounds are used in high-powered magnets for electric motors.
- Scientists discovered praseodymium in 1885 as a component of didymium.
- The green color of some glass and ceramics comes from praseodymium oxide.