Samarium

n.

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(Chem.) A rare metallic element of doubtful identity.

Noun

1.

samarium - a gray lustrous metallic element of the rare earth group; is used in special alloys; occurs in monazite and bastnasite Synonyms: atomic number 62, Sm

atomic number 62, bastnaesite, bastnasite, metal, metallic element, monazite, Sm