SM

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 Dictionary entry overview: What does SM mean? 

• SM (noun)
  The noun SM has 2 senses:

1. a grey lustrous metallic element of the rare earth group; is used in special alloys; occurs in monazite and bastnasite

2. a master's degree in science

  Familiarity information: SM used as a noun is rare.

 Dictionary entry details 

• SM (noun)

Sense 1

Meaning:

A grey lustrous metallic element of the rare earth group; is used in special alloys; occurs in monazite and bastnasite

Classified under:

Nouns denoting substances

Synonyms:

atomic number 62; samarium; Sm

Hypernyms ("Sm" is a kind of...):

metal; metallic element (any of several chemical elements that are usually shiny solids that conduct heat or electricity and can be formed into sheets etc.)

Holonyms ("Sm" is a substance of...):

bastnaesite; bastnasite (a yellow-to-brown mineral that is a source of rare earth elements)

monazite (a reddish-brown mineral containing rare earth metals; an important source of thorium and cerium)

Sense 2

Meaning:

A master's degree in science

Classified under:

Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents

Synonyms:

Master of Science; MS; MSc; SM

Hypernyms ("SM" is a kind of...):

master's degree (an academic degree higher than a bachelor's degree but lower than a doctor's degree)