main group

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Synonyms: kin group, in group, air group, spin group

Antonyms: kin group, in group, air group, spin group

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Noun

1. {{lb|en|chemistry}} In the [[periodic table]] of the elements, any of the eight groups (columns) of [[element]]s in the ''s'' and ''p'' blocks.
2. {{lb|en|chemistry|dated}} The same, plus the elements of group 12.

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