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alkali metal

al·ka·li met·al (plural al·ka·li met·als)


noun 
Definition:
 
reactive metallic element: a metallic element belonging to group 1 of the periodic table, either lithium, sodium, potassium, rubidium, cesium, or francium, characterized by being soft, white, and highly reactive

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