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noun Chemistry.
any of a group of closely related metallic elements, comprising the lanthanides, scandium, and yttrium, that are chemically similar by virtue of having the same number of valence electrons.
Also called rare-earth metal.
Origin:
1955–60
1955–60
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rare-earth element n.
See lanthanide.
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rare-earth element  (râr'ûrth') Pronunciation Key
See lanthanide. |
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