It is important for people to remember that, when looking at the periodic table of the elements, ânaturally occurringâ does not necessarily mean âabundant.â Many naturally occurring elements are in fact quite rare, although some were once more abundant.
future. 1  time that is to be or come hereafter. 2  something that will exist or happen in time to come: The future is rooted in the past. 3  a condition, especially of success or failure, to come: Some people believe a gypsy can tell you your future. 4  Grammar. the future tense. 5  Usually, futures.
potential. adj. 1. a. possible but not yet actual. b. (prenominal) capable of being or becoming but not yet in existence; latent.. Capable of being but not yet in existence; latent or undeveloped: a potential problem; a substance with many potential uses. 2. Grammar Of, relating to, or being a verbal construction with auxiliaries such as may or can; for example, it may snow. n. 1.