major element

noun

Geology.

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

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.

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And in that naming of the enemy, absurd as it is, we see the second major element of fascism.

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

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

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

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