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transition elements

transition elements is the plural of transition element.

Meaning of transition element

Noun

transition element (plural transition elements)

  1. Any element in the d block of the periodic table (i.e. groups 3 to 12 inclusive).
  2. (dated) The same, but excluding the group 12 elements (i.e. groups 3 to 11 inclusive).
  3. (dated) Any of the group of metallic elements that have an incomplete inner (d) electron shell, having multiple valencies and forming coloured compounds and stable complex ions.

Questions about transition elements

What is transition elements the plural of?
Transition elements is the plural of transition element.

Words near transition elements in the dictionary

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  7. transition function
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  9. transition house
  10. transition houses
  11. transition layer

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