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lanthanoid

 

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Noun lanthanoid has 1 sense
  1. rare earth, rare-earth element, lanthanoid, lanthanide, lanthanon - any element of the lanthanide series (atomic numbers 57 through 71)
    --1 is a kind of group, grouping
    --1 has particulars: terbium metal

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Lanthanoid

Definition:

Lanthanoid refers to any of the chemical elements of the lanthanide series, including atomic numbers 57 to 71. The lanthanoids are rare-earth metals that exhibit similar properties.

Examples:

Noun:

The periodic table lists the lanthanoids along with their atomic numbers and symbols.

In the field of materials science, the incorporation of lanthanoids in alloys can enhance specific properties.

Adjective:

The chemist studied the utilization of lanthanoid complexes in catalytic reactions.

By modifying the crystal structure, the researcher was able to enhance the luminescent behavior of the lanthanoid compound.

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