CERIUM
\sˈi͡əɹɪəm], \sˈiəɹɪəm], \s_ˈiə_ɹ_ɪ__ə_m]\
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a ductile gray metallic element of the lanthanide series; used in lighter flints; the most abundant of the rare-earth group
By Princeton University
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a ductile gray metallic element of the lanthanide series; used in lighter flints; the most abundant of the rare-earth group
By DataStellar Co., Ltd
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An element of the rare earth family of metals. It has the atomic symbol Ce, atomic number 58, and atomic weight 140.12. Cerium is a malleable metal used in industrial applications.
By DataStellar Co., Ltd
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A metal resembling iron in appearance.
By William R. Warner
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A metal which is never found isolated, being usually combined with lanthanium or lantanium and didymium. The salts of cerium are supposed to be sedative and tonic. They have been used in dyspepsia in its various forms; the vomiting of pregnancy, &c. Dose of the oxalate or nitrate, one or two grains.
By Robley Dunglison
By Willam Alexander Newman Dorland
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