lanthanum
Meaning
- (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.
- (countable) An atom of this element.
Synonyms
atomic number 57
Translations
Pronounced as (IPA)
/ˈlænθənəm/
Etymology
From Ancient Greek λανθάνω (lanthánō, “to escape notice”) + -um (“a chemical element”), because it had gone long undetected in mineral ores.
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