base metal
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Noun[edit]
base metal (countable and uncountable, plural base metals)
- (electrochemistry) Any metal at the lower end of the electrochemical series that oxidizes readily.
- (metallurgy) The metal to be welded (rather than that used to weld).
- A common or inexpensive metal.
- (chiefly alchemy) one that was hoped to be transmuted into a precious metal.
Translations[edit]
metal at the lower end of the electrochemical series
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metal to be welded
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common or inexpensive metal
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