# gadolinium

> English word · Noun · IPA /ˌɡæd.əˈlɪn.i.əm/ · frequency rank #84,280

## Definitions
1. A chemical element (symbol Gd) with atomic number 64: a ductile silvery-white metal.

## Etymology
Named after chemist Johan Gadolin, a Swedish-speaking Finn, + -ium.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
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