Definition of "earths" []

• Third-person singular simple present indicative form of earth. (verb)

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• "All the earths are more or less endowed with alkaline properties; but there are four, barytes, magnesia, lime, and strontites, which are called _alkaline earths_, because they possess those qualities in so great a degree, as to entitle them, in most respects, to the rank of alkalies."
• "Demand for rare earths is skyrocketing due to new applications in products such as electric cars and wind turbines."
• ""Securing stable long-term supplies of mining resources including rare earths is one of Japan 's important diplomatic goals," Foreign Minister Seiji Maehara said at a press conference this month."