Definition of Rare earth

1. Noun. Any element of the lanthanide series (atomic numbers 57 through 71).

Exact synonyms: Lanthanide, Lanthanoid, Lanthanon, Rare-earth Element
Generic synonyms: Group, Grouping
Specialized synonyms: Terbium Metal

Definition of Rare earth

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

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Lexicographical Neighbors of Rare Earth

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rapturousness
rapturousnesses
raptus
raptus hemorrhagicus
raptuses
raquet
raquetball
rara avis
rara avises
rarae aves
rare
rare-earth element
rare-earth screen
rare bird
rare earth (current term)
rare earth element
rare earth elements
rare earth magnet
rare earth metal
rare earth metals
rare earth mineral
rare earths
rare species
rare spring-sedge
rare spring-sedges
rarebit
rarebits
rared
raree-show

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