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lanthanum — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • lanthanum noun A chemical element (symbol La) with an atomic number of 57: a soft, ductile, silvery-white metal that tarnishes slowly when exposed to air.

Senses

lanthanum is used for these senses in English:

  • lanthanum (uncountable) A chemical element (symbol La) with an atomic number of 57: a soft, ductile, silvery-white metal that tarnishes slowly when exposed to air.

lanthanum — full definition

  1. noun A chemical element (symbol La) with an atomic number of 57: a soft, ductile, silvery-white metal that tarnishes slowly when exposed to air.
  2. noun An atom of this element.