(n) :
(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.]
(n) :
(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.]