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alkaline earth [¦al·kə‚līn ′ərth] (inorganic chemistry) An oxide of an element of group 2 in the periodic table, such as barium, calcium, and strontium. Also known as alkaline-earth oxide. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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| This may reflect the concentration
of alkaline earth metals (Ca, Sr) in soil and groundwater as is typical
in dry climates. But he argues that placing
helium with the alkaline earth metals results in a more regularly shaped
structure that can take two forms. |
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