cerium oxide

noun

: an oxide of cerium

especially : the dioxide CeO₂ obtained as a colorless to yellow heavy powder usually by igniting a cerium compound (as the oxalate) and used as a polishing agent and especially in the hydrated form as a decolorizer for glass

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