What does the cryptic crossword clue "Breathe in rather strange sort of element (4-5)" mean?

The definition is "element". The wordplay uses anagram, charade. anagram of RATHER ("rather") [anagram: "strange"] + ARE (synonym of "Breathe") = RAREEARTH; definition: "element" The answer is RAREEARTH.

Breathe in rather strange sort of element (4-5)

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