La
- noun
- /lɑ/
- Specialized
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La
- The chemical symbol for lanthanum is La.
Examples
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Scientists use La in the production of high-quality optical glass.
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The mineral sample was found to contain traces of La and cerium.
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La is classified as one of the rare earth elements.
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La is fascinating!
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La is classified as one of the rare earth elements.
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In the periodic table, La represents lanthanum, a key component in many technologies.
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When analyzing the sample, the lab detected significant amounts of La along with other metals.
Synonyms
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A soft shiny metal used in electronics and metal mixes
A soft white metal found in rare earth minerals, used in special glass and camera lenses
Idioms
Compounds
A wide river mouth between Argentina and Uruguay where the Paraná and Uruguay rivers meet the Atlantic Ocean
- Specialized
A brain disorder that causes sudden unwanted movements and sounds, sometimes rude words
A wide river mouth between Argentina and Uruguay where two rivers meet the ocean
A large city in central Bolivia with many companies and different cultures
Surface Forms
Etymology
La is the chemical symbol for lanthanum, a rare earth metal whose name comes from the Greek verb lanthanein, meaning 'to lie hidden'. Scientists named it this because the metal was hidden inside other minerals when it was found, so a helpful way to remember La is to think of latent or 'hidden' material.