Holmium
7 lettersnounrareUpdated June 2026
Definition
A silvery metallic element of the rare earth group, symbol Ho, which forms strongly magnetic compounds and occurs naturally alongside yttrium.
“Holmium is used in the manufacture of powerful magnets and in nuclear reactor control rods.”
Pronunciation
IPA
/ˈhoʊmiəm/
Syllables
hol·mi·um
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Synonyms
ho
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Rare scientific word, the -IUM ending is shared with many elements, helping narrow letter positions.
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Scrabble
Worth 14 points, M adds 3, the -IUM suffix is shared with other elements and worth learning.
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