alkaline metal

NOUN

any of the monovalent metals of group I of the periodic table (lithium or sodium or potassium or rubidium or cesium or francium)
the hydroxides of the alkali metals are strongly alkaline

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Caesium is a weakly hydrated alkaline metal with chemical similarities to potassium.
Two oxides of the earthy alkaline metals, lime and hydrate of barytes, may also be used as accelerators. Scientific American Supplement, No. 832, December 12, 1891

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