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Meaning of transition element | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B2

Definitions

Any element in the d block of the periodic table (i.e. groups 3 to 12 inclusive).
The same, but excluding the group 12 elements (i.e. groups 3 to 11 inclusive).
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Any of the group of metallic elements that have an incomplete inner (d) electron shell, having multiple valencies and forming coloured compounds and stable complex ions.
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Equivalents

Español elemento de transición metal de transición

Suomi siirtymäalkuaine siirtymämetalli

Français élément de transition métal de transition

Nederlands overgangsmetaal

CEFR level

B2

Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.

See also

transition function transition house transition layer transition level transition map transition matrix