Metals
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Electropositive chemical elements characterized by ductility, malleability, luster, and conductance of heat and electricity. They can replace the hydrogen of an acid and form bases with hydroxyl radicals. (Grant & Hackh's Chemical Dictionary, 5th ed) |
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GEN only: prefer specific metal groups or specific metals; allergic reactions to metals is probably DERMATITIS, CONTACT, not DRUG HYPERSENSITIVITY |
Metals Categories.
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Alloys - A mixture of metallic elements or compounds with other metallic or metalloid elements in varying proportions. |
Metals Definitions and Terms
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