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alkaline earth

adjectivetécnico/ɐɫkɐlinutɨˈʁozu/low

al·ca·li·no-·ter·ro·so

Definition

Pertaining 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.
Calcium and magnesium are examples of alkaline earth metals.
The properties of alkaline earth elements are studied in chemistry.
Common collocations
alkaline earth metals

Etymology

De alcalino + terroso.

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