lanthanoid

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/ˈlænθənɔɪd/
US
/ˈlænθəˌnɔɪd/

Translations

lanthanoidnoun
lanthanoids
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US
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Lanthanoids are a series of chemical elements.
Лантаноиды — это ряд химических элементов.
Synonyms
lanthanide element
rare-earth element
rare earth element
rare-earth metal
rare earth metal
rare earth
lanthanoidadjective
more lanthanoid
Comp.
most lanthanoid
Super.
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US
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Used attributively in chemistry to describe something relating to lanthanoid elements.

Definitions

lanthanoidnoun
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.