major element

American  

noun

Geology.

1. any chemical found in great quantity in the rocks of the earth's crust.

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Example Sentences

Penalties can range from civil fines to criminal misdemeanor prosecutions — the potential for criminal penalties was a major element of Taking Offense’s argument.

From Los Angeles Times

But a major element, according to the authors, is groundwater loss.

From BBC

Paddleboarding just got simpler with the omission of one major element: water.

From Los Angeles Times

The major element of the deal, the transition away from fossil fuels in energy systems, is indeed a landmark moment.

From BBC

Tsinghua is a major element of China’s civil-military “fusion” program designed to ensure that all technological developments created in the private sector are available to the military.

From Washington Times