noun
- Plural of praseodymium; the chemical element with atomic number 59, a soft silvery-green rare-earth metal used in alloys, magnets, and optical applications.
Usage: chemistry; technical
Examples
- Praseodymiums are essential components in high-strength permanent magnets.
- The laboratory stored several samples of praseodymiums in sealed containers.
- Modern wind turbines rely on praseodymiums in their generator magnets.
- Scientists studied the properties of different praseodymiums isotopes.
- Industrial applications of praseodymiums include fiber optics and laser technology.