What is another word for holmium?
Pronunciation: [hˈɒlmi͡əm] (IPA) 
Holmium is a chemical element with the symbol Ho and atomic number 67. It belongs to the lanthanide series and is a rare-earth metal. Some alternative names for holmium include holmio, hólmio, and holmiumium. Holmium is named after Holmia, the Latin name for Stockholm, the city where it was first discovered. Its elemental symbol originates from the name Stockholm. Holmium can also be referred to as a heavy rare-earth element, and its physical properties include a silver-white color and a metallic luster. Holmium is commonly used in magnetic materials, lasers, and nuclear reactors. Synonyms for holmium encompass all these aspects of the element and its uses.
