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major elementnoun(geology) An element which is not a trace element in a given context, and which is present in significant quantity.
metalnounAny of a number of chemical elements in the periodic table that form a metallic bond with other metal atoms; generally shiny, somewhat malleable and hard, often a conductor of heat and electricity.
elementnoun(chemistry) Any one of the types of atom distinguished by having a certain number of protons in its nucleus.
trace elementnoun(biochemistry, nutrition) A chemical element in an organism’s diet that is required in very small amounts in order to maintain proper biochemical function.
transition elementnoun(chemistry) Any element in the d block of the periodic table (i.e. groups 3 to 12 inclusive).
anodiumnoun(dated) Anodized aluminum.
perfect metalnoun(chemistry, obsolete) Any metal, such as gold or silver, not readily oxidized by heat and air.
mineralnoun(geology) Any naturally occurring material that has a (more or less) definite chemical composition and characteristic physical properties; especially, an inorganic one.
artificial elementnounSynonym of synthetic element
earth metalnoun(obsolete, chemistry) Any of the four metals aluminum, gallium, indium and thallium of the boron group in the periodic table of elements.
mercurynoun(literally) A silvery-colored, toxic, metallic chemical element, liquid at room temperature, with atomic number 80 and symbol Hg.
metalloidnoun(chemistry) An element, such as silicon or germanium, intermediate in properties between that of a metal and a nonmetal; especially an elemental semiconductor.
earthnounThe ground, land (as opposed to the sky or sea).
chalcogennoun(inorganic chemistry) Any element of group 16 of the periodic table: oxygen, sulfur, selenium, tellurium or polonium.
lanthanumnoun(uncountable) A chemical element (symbol La) with an atomic number of 57: a soft, ductile, silvery-white metal that tarnishes slowly when exposed to air.
base metalnounA common or inexpensive metal.
native aluminium(IMA1980-085a) a natural occurrence of aluminium metal.
neonnoun(countable, uncountable) Neon signs or lights, collectively.
alkaline earth metalnoun(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.
alkaline-earth metalnoun(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.]

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