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rare earth

/ˈreər ɜːrθ/

Traducción: Grupo de diecisiete elementos metálicos de la tabla periódica, que incluye escandio, itrio y los quince lantánidos, esenciales para tecnologías modernas como la electrónica, los imanes y los sistemas de energía renovable.

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/ˈreər ɜːrθ/C1formalscientific
  • esGrupo de diecisiete elementos metálicos de la tabla periódica, que incluye escandio, itrio y los quince lantánidos, esenciales para tecnologías modernas como la electrónica, los imanes y los sistemas de energía renovable.

A set of seventeen metallic elements in the periodic table, including scandium, yttrium, and the fifteen lanthanides, which are essential for modern technologies such as electronics, magnets, and renewable energy systems.

  1. Chemical elementsC1formal

    A set of seventeen metallic elements in the periodic table, including scandium, yttrium, and the fifteen lanthanides, which are essential for modern technology.

    esTierras raras

    • Rare earth elements are crucial for manufacturing smartphones and electric vehicle batteries.
    • China dominates the global supply of rare earth minerals.
    • Scientists are researching new methods to recycle rare earth metals.
  2. Geological depositsC1formal

    Naturally occurring mineral deposits containing rare earth elements, often found in specific geological formations.

    estierras raras

    • The company discovered a large rare earth deposit in Greenland.
    • Mining rare earth deposits requires advanced extraction techniques.
    • Environmental concerns surround the processing of rare earth ores.