rare earth
noun /ˌreər ˈɜːθ/
/ˌrer ˈɜːrθ/
(also rare earth element)
- any one of a group of chemical elements that have similar properties and tend to occur together in nature
稀土：性质相似且倾向于在自然界中同时存在的一组化学元素中的任何一种 - We import all of our rare earths from China.
我们所有的稀土都从中国进口。 - The bones were analysed for their rare earth element contents.
对骨头的稀土元素含量进行了分析。 - Rare earth metals are used in virtually every electronic device.
稀土金属几乎用于所有电子设备。
- We import all of our rare earths from China.