Elements that constitute group 18 (formerly the zero group) of the periodic table. They are gases that generally do not react chemically.
Synonyms: 0 Gases, Inert Elements, Group 18 Gases, Noble Inert Gases Group 18 Elements Rare Gases Gases, Rare Noble Gases
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94; was GASES, RARE 1976-93; was RARE GASES (NON MESH) 1971-76
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use NOBLE GASES to search GASES, RARE 1976-93
94; was GASES, RARE 1976-93