lanthanoid

See also: Lanthanoid

English edit

Etymology edit

From lanthanum +‎ -oid.

Pronunciation edit

enPR: lăn'thənoid, IPA^(key): /ˈlænθənɔɪd/

Noun edit

lanthanoid (plural lanthanoids)

(inorganic chemistry) Synonym of lanthanide

Usage notes edit

This is the IUPAC preferred terminology, as "lanthanide" has the -ide suffix used for anions.

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