Base metal Meaning, Definition & Usage
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noun a metal that is common and not considered precious
- lead, iron, copper, tin, and zinc are base metals
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(Chem.) , any one of the metals, as iron, lead, etc., which are readily tarnished or oxidized, in contrast with the noble metals. In general, a metal of small value, as compared with gold or silver.
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