ceria

[ seer-ee-uh ]

noun

1. a white-to-yellow, heavy powder, cerium dioxide, CeO 2 , usually derived from cerium nitrate by decomposition with heat: used chiefly in ceramics, glass polishing, and decolorizing.

ceria

/ ˈsɪərɪə /

noun

1. another name (not in technical usage) for ceric oxide

Word History and Origins

Origin of ceria¹

ceri(um) + -a ⁴

Word History and Origins

Origin of ceria¹

New Latin, from cerium

Example Sentences

These ceramic structures were manufactured using an extrusion-based 3D printing process and a new type of ink with optimal characteristics developed specifically for this purpose, namely: low viscosity and a high concentration of ceria particles to maximise the amount of redox active material.

From Science Daily

In March, Villa announced the creation of Ceria Beverages, a company in Arvada, Colorado, that will make nonalcoholic craft beers infused with small doses of THC.

From Seattle Times

He hopes to change that: In March, Mr. Villa announced the creation of Ceria Beverages, a company in Arvada, Colo., that will make nonalcoholic craft beers infused with small doses of THC.

From New York Times

For example, the researchers used the nanotubes to carry nanosize particles of ceria, a compound composed of the rare earth metal cerium and oxygen, into the chloroplasts.

From Scientific American

Redox have essentially done two things: they’re using this ceria/bismuth mix and this does seem to lower temperatures.

From Forbes