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rare earth
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rare earth
n.

rare earth,
n metallic elements used in intensifying screens. Also refers to fast-exposure roentgen-ray screen film.


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JP: We're very interested in strategic metals and minerals, which would include not only rare earth metals, but other metals and minerals that have critical applications in the energy, military, and industrial sectors.
lt;h1>As hybrid cars gobble rare metals, shortage looms</h1> The Prius hybrid automobile is popular for its fuel efficiency, but its electric motor and battery guzzle rare earth metals, a little-known class of elements found in a wide range of gadgets and consumer goods.
In particular, we are interested in set up of enterprises extracting coal, nonferrous and rare earth metals, as well as development of transport infrastructure," the Prime Minister said.
 
 
 
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