GADOLINIUMS

Noun

gadoliniums

plural of gadolinium

Source: Wiktionary


GADOLINIUM

Gad`o*lin"i*um, n. Etym: [NL. See Gadolinite.] (Chem.)

Definition: A supposed rare metallic element, with a characteristic spectrum, found associated with yttrium and other rare metals. Its individuality and properties have not yet been determined.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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According to Guinness World Records, the most massive cup of coffee contained 22,739.14 liters and was created by Alcaldía Municipal de Chinchiná (Colombia) at Parque de Bolívar, Chinchiná, Caldas, Colombia, on 15 June 2019. Fifty people worked for more than a month to build this giant cup. The drink prepared was Arabic coffee.

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