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/səˈmɛə.ɹi.əm/ · noun
A chemical element (symbol Sm) with an atomic number of 62, a moderately hard silvery metal that slowly oxidizes in air. Applications in human affairs include magnets with high performance at high temperatures, which are important in military equipment..
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Samarium means A chemical element (symbol Sm) with an atomic number of 62, a moderately hard silvery metal that slowly oxidizes in air. Applications in human affairs include magnets with high performance at high temperatures, which are important in military equipment..
Common synonyms include sm, atomic number 62.
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Use samarium where its definition matches the intended context.
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