Synonyms for lanthanum
- noun
Most common
Definitions
- n. 1
A chemical element (symbol La) with an atomic number of 57: a soft, ductile, silvery-white metal that tarnishes slowly when exposed to air.
Related words
- Word family
- lanthanate lanthanide lanthanoid
- Other spellings
- lanthanium UK
Forms
- Plural
- lanthanums
Example sentences
- la I like reading the "La Ondo de Esperanto" magazine.
Popularity over time
| Word | 1850 → 2019 | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| lanthanum | falling | |
| la | steady |
Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.
By length
- 2 letters
- la1