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How China controls the elements that power your life
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Haer posted on 2026/01/31Ever wonder how China controls the elements that power your everyday tech, from phones to electric cars? This video dives into the fascinating world of rare earth metals, explaining why they're so critical and how China came to dominate their supply. You'll pick up key vocabulary related to global trade and resource control, giving you a clearer picture of the forces shaping our modern world!
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crucial
US /ˈkruʃəl/
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UK /'kru:ʃl/
- Adjective
- Extremely important or necessary
- Of great importance to the success of something.
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US /əˈprəʊtʃ/
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UK /ə'prəʊtʃ/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To get close to reaching something or somewhere
- To request someone to do something specific
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Means of reaching a place, often a road or path
- Request of someone with a specific goal in mind
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US /sɪɡˈnɪfɪkənt/
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UK /sɪgˈnɪfɪkənt/
- Adjective
- Large enough to be noticed or have an effect
- Having meaning; important; noticeable
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US /ˈprɑsˌɛs, ˈproˌsɛs/
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UK /prə'ses/
- Transitive Verb
- To organize and use data in a computer
- To deal with official forms in the way required
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Dealing with official forms in the way required
- Set of changes that occur slowly and naturally
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