alkaline-earth

A form of alkaline earth — 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.

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Meanings

nounalkaline-earth (plural alkaline-earths)

plural alkaline-earths

  1. alternativeAlternative spelling of alkaline earth.
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