plural of alkaline earth

plural of alkaline-earth

Alternative spelling of alkaline earth

(chemistry) 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.

(inorganic chemistry) Alternative spelling of alkaline earth metal

(inorganic chemistry) 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.

plural of alkaline earth metal

plural of alkaline-earth metal