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Where did the word praseodymium come from?

The word "praseodymium" comes from the Greek words "prasios" (meaning "green") and "didymos" (meaning "twin").

Here's why:

* Green Color: Praseodymium salts produce a beautiful green color when dissolved in water, hence the "prasios" part.

* Twin Element: Praseodymium was originally discovered as part of a mixture with another element, neodymium. These two elements were initially thought to be a single element, hence the "didymos" part.

The name "praseodymium" was coined in 1885 by Carl Auer von Welsbach, who isolated the element and recognized its distinct green color.

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