Spectral lines of an element in a star's spectrum may be weak despite the element being abundant due to several factors. One reason could be the temperature of the star, which may not be conducive to exciting the atoms of that element to the necessary energy levels for strong absorption. Additionally, if the element is in a highly ionized state due to the star's extreme temperatures, it may not effectively absorb light at the wavelengths corresponding to its spectral lines. Lastly, turbulence or Doppler broadening in the star's atmosphere can also contribute to the weakening of the spectral lines.
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