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main groups

main groups is the plural of main group.

Meaning of main group

Noun

main group (plural main groups)

  1. In the periodic table of the elements, any of the eight groups (columns) of elements in the s and p blocks.
  2. (dated) The same, plus the elements of group 12.

Questions about main groups

What is main groups the plural of?
Main groups is the plural of main group.

Words near main groups in the dictionary

  1. main gear
  2. main gears
  3. main group
  4. main group element
  5. main group elements
  6. main groups
  7. main guard
  8. main guards
  9. main house
  10. main houses
  11. Main Lead

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