lanthanoid

lanthanoid

See also: Lanthanoid

English

Etymology

Etymology tree
English lanthanum
Ancient Greek -ο- (-o-)der.
Latin -o-
Proto-Indo-European *weyd-
Proto-Indo-European *-os
Proto-Indo-European *wéydos
Proto-Hellenic *wéidos
Ancient Greek εἶδος (eîdos)
Proto-Indo-European *-os
Proto-Indo-European *-ēs
Ancient Greek -ης (-ēs)
Ancient Greek -ειδής (-eidḗs)
Latin -oīdēslbor.
English -oid
English lanthanoid

    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.
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