transition element

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Synonyms: transition elements

Antonyms: transition elements

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Noun

1. {{lb|en|chemistry}} Any element in the ''d'' block of the periodic table (i.e. groups 3 to 12 inclusive).
2. {{lb|en|chemistry|dated}} The same, but excluding the group 12 elements (i.e. groups 3 to 11 inclusive).
3. {{lb|en|chemistry|dated}} Any of the [[group]] of [[metallic]] [[element]]s that have an [[incomplete]] [[inner]] (''d'') [[electron shell]], having [[multiple]] [[valencies]] and forming [[coloured]] [[compound]]s and [[stable]] [[complex ion]]s.

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