HyperDic: cerium

English > 1 sense of the word cerium:
NOUNsubstancecerium, Ce, atomic number 58a ductile grey metallic element of the lanthanide series
English > cerium: 1 sense > noun 1, substance
MeaningA ductile grey metallic element of the lanthanide series; used in lighter flints; the most abundant of the rare-earth group.
SynonymsCe, atomic number 58
Broadermetallic element, metalAny of several chemical elements that are usually shiny solids that conduct heat or electricity and can be formed into sheets etc.
Substance ofbastnasite, bastnaesiteA yellow-to-brown mineral that is a source of rare earth elements
gadolinite, ytterbiteA mineral that is a source of rare earths
monaziteA reddish-brown mineral containing rare earth metals
Spanishcerio, número atómico 58
Catalanceri, número atòmic 58
Adjectivescericof or relating to or containing cerium especially with valence 4
cerousof or relating to or containing cerium with valence 3

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