Cerium
noun
A chemical element which is a hard, grey metal, symbol Ce, atomic number 58.
Cerium is used in making electronic devices.
Often appears as...
- cerium oxide
- cerium metal
Usage tips
Technical
noun
A chemical element which is a hard, grey metal, symbol Ce, atomic number 58.
Cerium is used in making electronic devices.
Often appears as...
- cerium oxide
- cerium metal
Usage tips
Technical
Definition 1 of 1
Pro Tip 1/3Technical Term
Used primarily in scientific and industrial contexts, not common in everyday language.
The engineer measured the cerium content in the alloy.
Pro Tip 2/3Industry Usage
Cerium is notable in manufacturing and tech sectors, less so in others.
Cerium alloys are essential for aircraft engine parts.
Pro Tip 3/3Mispronunciation
It's pronounced 'seer-ee-um', with the emphasis on the first syllable.
Could you pass me that sample of cerium?
Pro Tip 1/3Technical Term
Used primarily in scientific and industrial contexts, not common in everyday language.
The engineer measured the cerium content in the alloy.
Pro Tip 2/3Industry Usage
Cerium is notable in manufacturing and tech sectors, less so in others.
Cerium alloys are essential for aircraft engine parts.
Pro Tip 3/3Mispronunciation
It's pronounced 'seer-ee-um', with the emphasis on the first syllable.
Could you pass me that sample of cerium?
Pro Tip 1/3Technical Term
Used primarily in scientific and industrial contexts, not common in everyday language.
The engineer measured the cerium content in the alloy.
Pro Tip 2/3Industry Usage
Cerium is notable in manufacturing and tech sectors, less so in others.
Cerium alloys are essential for aircraft engine parts.
Pro Tip 3/3Mispronunciation
It's pronounced 'seer-ee-um', with the emphasis on the first syllable.
Could you pass me that sample of cerium?
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