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lanthanide

 

[ หˆlanฮธษ™naษชd ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

chemical elements

Lanthanides are a series of 15 chemical elements in the periodic table with atomic numbers from 57 to 71, from lanthanum through to lutetium. They are f-block elements, typically characterized by similar properties, including high magnetic susceptibility and high atomic and ionic sizes. These elements are known for their role in various applications such as catalysts and phosphors.

Synonyms

f-block elements, rare earth elements

Examples of usage

  • The lanthanides are used in the manufacturing of strong permanent magnets.
  • Lanthanides have important applications in the field of nuclear science.
  • Many lanthanides are utilized in the electronics industry for their luminescent properties.

Translations

Translations of the word "lanthanide" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น lantรขnio

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฒเฅˆเค‚เคฅเคจเคพเค‡เคก

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Lanthanid

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ lantanida

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะปะฐะฝั‚ะฐะฝั–ะด

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ lantanowiec

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒฉใƒณใ‚ฟใƒ‹ใ‚ฆใƒ 

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท lanthanide

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ lantรกnido

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท lantanit

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ž€ํƒ€๋‚˜์ด๋“œ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู„ุงู†ุซุงู†ูŠุฏ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ lantanid

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ lantรกnid

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ้•ง็ณปๅ…ƒ็ด 

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ lantanid

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ lantanรญรฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะปะฐะฝั‚ะฐะฝะธะด

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒšแƒแƒœแƒขแƒแƒœแƒ˜แƒ“แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ lantanid

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ lantรกnido

Etymology

The term 'lanthanide' comes from the name of the element lanthanum, which was discovered in 1824 by Swedish chemist Anders Gustav Ekeberg. The Greek word 'lanthano' means 'to lie hidden', referencing the difficulty of isolating these elements due to their similarity in properties. The lanthanides were recognized as a distinct group of elements in the mid-20th century as researchers advanced in understanding their unique characteristics and potential applications. This group has since been key in the development of various modern technologies, including electronics, renewable energy resources, and advanced materials, solidifying their importance in both scientific and industrial contexts.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #29,126, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.