lanthanide

UK
/ˈlænθənaɪd/
US
/ˈlænθənaɪd/

Translations

lanthanidenoun
lanthanides
pl
UK
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US
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Lanthanides are used in various high-tech applications.
Лантаноиды используются в различных высокотехнологичных приложениях.
Synonyms
rare-earth element
rare earth metal
f-block element
inner-transition metal
lanthanideadjective
UK
/ˈlænθənaɪd/
US
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Used attributively to describe substances, compounds, or properties related to lanthanide elements.

Definitions

lanthanidenoun
Any of the series of fifteen metallic elements from lanthanum to lutetium in the periodic table, known for their similar properties and often used in electronics and other high-tech applications.
The lanthanide series includes elements like neodymium and europium, which are essential in the production of strong magnets and phosphors.
lanthanideadjective
Relating to or containing a lanthanide element.
Lanthanide complexes exhibit unique magnetic and fluorescent properties.