Any of the series of fifteen metallic elements with atomic numbers from 57 (lanthanum) to 71 (lutetium) in the periodic table, known for their similar properties.
The lanthanoid series includes elements like neodymium and europium, which are used in various high-tech applications.
lanthanoidadjective
Relating to, containing, or characteristic of a lanthanoid element or the lanthanoid series.
The lanthanoid contraction causes a gradual decrease in ionic radii across the series.