Main-group Definition

noun

(chemistry) In the periodic table of the elements, any of the eight groups (columns) of elements that contain the lightest (most common) elements.

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Main-group Sentence Examples

  • Extending from the south-east angle of the main group of buildings are the walls and foundations of a secondary group of considerable extent.

  • Ongtong Java, a coral reef of many islets, lies considerably north of the main group to which, geographically, it can hardly be said to belong.'

  • The main group targetted are those aged 18-24 who have been unemployed for a period of 6 months or more.

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