lanthanum

English

/ˈlænθənəm/

noun
Definitions
  • (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.

Etymology

Root from Proto-Indo-European *leh₂- (hide, bark, howl, be concealed).

Origin

Proto-Indo-European

*leh₂-

Gloss

hide, bark, howl, be concealed

Concept
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