English Explanatory Dictionary

alkaline earth metal

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. Any of the elements of group II of the periodic table; they are low-density metals that react readily with water to form strongly basic hydroxides, and with many acids to form salts.

Pronunciation

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Word forms

alkaline earth metal alkaline earth metals alkaline-earth metal

Related words

alkali metal barium beryllium calcium magnesium radium strontium
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