lanthanoid

See also: Lanthanoid

English

Etymology

From lanthanum +‎ -oid.

Pronunciation

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

Noun

lanthanoid (plural lanthanoids)

1. (inorganic chemistry) Synonym of lanthanide

Usage notes

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