Mesh term Metals
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Description
Electropositive chemical elements characterized by ductility, malleability, luster, and conductance of heat and electricity. They can replace the hydrogen of an acid and form bases with hydroxyl radicals. (Grant and Hackh's Chemical Dictionary, 5th ed)Browse to child terms:
Actinoid Series Elements
Alloys
Metals, Alkali
Metals, Alkaline Earth
Metals, Heavy
Metals, Light
Metals, Rare Earth
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