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alkaline earth
adjectivetechnicaluncommon/ɐɫkɐlinutɨˈʁozu/al·ca·li·no-·ter·ro·so
Definition
1Pertaining to the chemical elements of group 2 of the periodic table (beryllium, magnesium, calcium, strontium, barium, and radium), which form basic (alkaline) oxides and are less reactive than alkali metals.
Usage examples
“Calcium and magnesium are examples of alkaline earth metals.”
“The properties of alkaline earth elements are studied in chemistry.”
Common combinations
alkaline earth metals