Ho
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A rare earth metal with atomic number 67 used in magnets and lasers
- noun
- /hoʊ/
- Specialized
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Ho
- The periodic table lists Ho under the lanthanides, highlighting its significance in modern technology.
- HO radical
Examples
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One of the must-see exhibits is the HO-scale model railroad donated by the Aiken family.
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The scientist explained that Ho is used in various high-tech applications due to its unique properties.
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In chemistry class, we learned that Ho is the chemical symbol for holmium, an element found in the rare earth metals.
Synonyms
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A rare metal with very strong magnetic properties used in special alloys
is the element's two-letter chemical symbol rather than the full name
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A rare earth metal called holmium that helps make very strong magnets
is the element's two-letter chemical symbol rather than a numeric identifier
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Etymology
Ho is the chemical symbol for the element holmium, a metal named after Holmia ('Stockholm'), the Latin name of the city where it was discovered. So Ho helps you remember that the element's name comes from the place of discovery.