Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

alkaline earth

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: 3.24 in modern English

Syllables: al-ka-line earth
IPA

20

Scrabble Score

13

Letters

3

Syllables

9

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

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.

Example Sentences

"Four of the earths, namely, lime, baryta, strontia, and magnesia, possess alkaline properties to a considerable extent, and are hence called alkaline earths."

Inflected Forms

alkaline earths (plural) alkaline-earth (alternative)

Phrases

alkaline earth metal

Synonyms

alkaline-earth metal

Questions

What does alkaline earth mean?: 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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