(n) any of the monovalent metals of group I of the periodic table (lithium or sodium or potassium or rubidium or cesium or francium), Syn. alkaline metal, Example:the hydroxides of the alkali metals are strongly alkaline
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. Any one of the univalent metals of group I of the periodic table of the elements, including lithium, sodium, potassium, rubidium, cesium, and francium. The hydroxides of these metals are soluble in water and form strongly basic solutions. [ PJC. ]