atomic number 60

7.4

A soft metal called neodymium from the rare earths used in strong magnets and lasers

noun
/əˈtɑːmɪk ˈnʌmbər sɪksti/

Specialized

: número atómico 60

Neodymium, which has an atomic number 60, is widely used in making powerful magnets.

Examples

The element with atomic number 60 is neodymium.
The strong magnets in headphones are frequently made with atomic number 60.
Lasers often use atomic number 60 as a key component in their construction.
Scientists isolate atomic number 60 from rare minerals like monazite.
Neodymium is known for its atomic number 60.
Many high-performance lasers rely on atomic number 60 for their efficient operation.
Materials containing atomic number 60 are essential in various technological applications.

Synonyms

vsatomic number 60

Specialized

11 9.9

The chemical symbol for neodymium, a soft silver metal used in strong magnets and batteries

refers to the full element rather than its written symbol

neodymium

vsatomic number 60

Specialized

3 9.9

A shiny metal used to make very strong magnets and some lasers

is a technical numeric label used instead of the common name

Surface Forms

atomic number 60 singular

atomic numbers 60 plural

Morphology

atomic + number + 60

The components 'atomic' + 'number' + '60' transparently indicate a numeric label related to atoms (i.e., the atom's assigned number), so a learner can infer it refers to an atomic identifier. However, recognizing that atomic number 60 specifically names the element neodymium requires factual knowledge of the periodic table and is not derivable from the constituent words alone.

Etymology

Atomic number 60 names the element neodymium and comes from the simple idea of counting tiny particles inside an atom: when an atom has 60 protons it is that element. So atomic number 60 tells scientists exactly which element it is and explains why this name points to the metal used in strong magnets and lasers.