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Meaning of ALKALI METAL

Pronunciation:  'alku`lI'metl

WordNet Dictionary
 
 Definition: [n]  any of the monovalent metals of group I of the periodic table (lithium or sodium or potassium or rubidium or cesium or francium); "the hydroxides of the alkali metals are strongly alkaline"
 
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 Synonyms: alkaline metal
 
 See Also: metal, metallic element

 

 

Biology Dictionary
 
 Definition: Any of the highly reactive metals (such as sodium or potassium) found in the first column of the periodic table; these metals act as bases.
 

 

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