Term Name: | ceric oxide |
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Synonyms: | CeO2, ceria, ceric dioxide, cerium dioxide, cerium(4+) oxide, cerium(IV) oxide, cerium(IV)dioxide, dioxocerium |
Definition: | A metal oxide with formula CeO2. It is used for polishing glass, in coatings for infra-red filters to prevent reflection, and as an oxidant and catalyst in organic synthesis. |
Ontology: | ChEBI [CHEBI:79089] ( EBI ) |