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  • Cerium (Ce) in Science: Properties, Uses & Meanings
    "Ce" in science typically refers to cerium, a chemical element with the atomic number 58.

    Symbol: Ce

    Atomic Number: 58

    Atomic Weight: 140.116

    Properties:

    * A silvery-white, soft, malleable, and ductile metal.

    * Highly reactive and readily forms oxides.

    * Used in alloys, glass polishing, and as a catalyst.

    Other potential meanings:

    * Centi-: A metric prefix meaning one-hundredth (1/100).

    * CE: Could be an abbreviation for "Common Era," used instead of "AD" (Anno Domini).

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