noun
- Plural of cerium; multiple atoms or samples of the chemical element cerium (atomic number 58), a silvery-white rare-earth metal.
Usage: technical; chemistry
Examples
- The laboratory stored several ceriums in sealed containers to prevent oxidation.
- Different ceriums were analyzed to determine their purity levels.
- Ceriums are commonly used in catalytic converters and glass polishing compounds.
- The researcher compared the properties of ceriums from various suppliers.
- Industrial applications of ceriums have increased significantly in recent decades.