cerium

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[ˈsɪərɪəm], (Noun)

Definitions:
- the chemical element of atomic number 58, a silvery-white metal. It is the most abundant of the lanthanide elements and is the main component of the alloy misch metal


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Origin:
early 19th century: named after the asteroid Ceres, discovered shortly before




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