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lanthanide

/lænˈθænɪd/ noun · British & US
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What does lanthanide mean?

noun

A series of 15 metallic elements with atomic numbers 57 through 71, including lanthanum, cerium, and lutetium. These elements are often referred to as the rare earths.

Example

"The researcher studied the properties of the lanthanide series to better understand their applications in technology."

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