A yellow trivalent metallic element of the rare earth group; occurs in monazite and bastnasite in association with cerium and lanthanum and praseodymium.

synonyms: atomic number 60, neodymium.

Dutch: neodymium, neodynium
Polish: Nd, neodym

A state of north central United States bordering on Canada.

synonyms: N.D., North Dakota, Peace Garden State.

Dutch: North Dakota