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main group

Word Rarity Common

Frequency: Zipf frequency 5.07 in modern English

Syllables
main -group
IPA
14
Scrabble Score
9
Letters
2
Syllables
9
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

In the periodic table of the elements, any of the eight groups (columns) of elements in the s and p blocks.

noun

The same, plus the elements of group 12.

Dated

Usage

Inflected Forms

main groups (plural)

Phrases

main group element

Frequently Paired Words

actinide lanthanide transition element

Questions

What does main group mean?
In the periodic table of the elements, any of the eight groups (columns) of elements in the s and p blocks.

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