cerium

Meanings

Plural: ceriums

Noun

a ductile grey metallic element of the lanthanide series; used in lighter flints; the most abundant of the rare-earth group
A chemical element (symbol Ce) with an atomic number of 58, a very soft, ductile, silvery-white metal that tarnishes when exposed to air.

Origin / Etymology

From Ceres (“a recently discovered asteroid”) + -ium.

Synonyms

atomic number 58, Ce

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