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Meaning of lanthanide contraction | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B2

Definitions

the progressive decrease in the radii of atoms of the lanthanide elements as the atomic number increases; evident in various physical properties of the elements and their compounds

Equivalents

Deutsch Lanthanoidenkontraktion

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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See also

lanthanite lanthanoid lanthanosuchid lanthanosuchoid lanthanotid Lanthanum

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