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rare earth

/ˈreər ɜːrθ/

Tradução: Conjunto de dezessete elementos metálicos da tabela periódica, incluindo escândio, ítrio e quinze lantanídeos, essenciais para tecnologias modernas como eletrônicos, ímãs e sistemas de energia renovável.

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/ˈreər ɜːrθ/C1formalscientific
  • ptConjunto de dezessete elementos metálicos da tabela periódica, incluindo escândio, ítrio e quinze lantanídeos, essenciais para tecnologias modernas como eletrônicos, ímãs e sistemas de energia renovável.

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.

    ptTerras 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.

    ptDepósitos de terras 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.