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lanthanon

/lænˈθænɒn/ noun · British & US
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What does lanthanon mean?

noun

A hypothetical chemical element with atomic number 61, now known as promethium. It was a name proposed by the discoverer of the element, but not adopted.

Example

"The discovery of lanthanon was a significant milestone in the history of chemistry."

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