rare metal

Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

It’s harder than ever to buy the rare metal gallium from China for your high-tech military radar system—but it’s easier than ever to buy Chinese soft-serve ice cream in the U.S.

From Barron's • Jun. 1, 2026

This rare metal is commonly used in electronics and industrial alloys.

From Science Daily • Dec. 24, 2025

For example, car batteries are often reliant on lithium, while indium is a rare metal used for touch screens.

From BBC • Jun. 3, 2025

Throughout the show, we watch a young man contend with rice as if it really is a rare metal, one that first brings great prosperity but soon incites competition and greed.

From New York Times • Dec. 15, 2023

It was the only place on earth where that rare metal was found.

From "A Girl Named Disaster" by Nancy Farmer