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After samarskite, in turn honoring Vasili Samarsky-Bykhovets.
Etymology from Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0.
samarium
Today it 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. Full definition →