English Explanatory Dictionary

alkaline earth

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun

Any oxide of the elements of group II of the periodic table; they are not as basic as the alkalis, and not so soluble in water.

Word forms

alkaline earth alkaline earths alkaline-earth

Derived words

alkaline earth metal

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