noun ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   An alloy of rare earth elements containing about 50% cerium and 50% lanthanum, neodymium, and similar elements used especially as a flint in cigarette lighters countable, uncountable

Etymology

German mixed metal

Related phrases

cigarette lighterrare earth element

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