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cerium metal
noun
Chemistry.
- any of a subgroup of rare-earth metals, of which the terbium and yttrium metals comprise the other two subgroups.
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Cerium metal, alloyed with iron and other metals, forms the spark-producing alloys used in various forms of gas lighters and for lighting cigars, cigarettes, etc.
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