rare earth

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rare earth (plural rare earths)

  1. (chemistry) Any of the naturally occurring oxides of the lanthanide metals; they are widely distributed in relatively small concentrations and are used in glassmaking, ceramic glazes etc.
  2. a rare earth element

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