LANTHANUM


Meaning of LANTHANUM in English

n. Chem. a silvery metallic element of the lanthanide series which occurs naturally and is used in the manufacture of alloys. °Symb.: La.

[ Gk lanthano escape notice, from having remained undetected in cerium oxide ]

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