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Definition of Philippium

1. n. A rare and doubtful metallic element said to have been discovered in the mineral samarskite.

Definition of Philippium

1. Noun. (chemistry obsolete) A supposed metallic element obtainable from samarskite, later discovered to be a mixture of yttrium and terbium. ¹

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Medical Definition of Philippium

1. A rare and doubtful metallic element said to have been discovered in the mineral samarskite. Origin: NL. So named from Philippe Plantamour, of Geneva, Switzerland. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

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