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lanthanides

/lænˈθænɪdiːz/ noun · British & US
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What does lanthanides mean?

noun

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

Example

"The geologist studied the properties of the lanthanides in the earth's crust."

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