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Word: base metal (lookup usage) (lookup stats)


Meaning:

Noun:

  • A common or inexpensive metal; ''especially'' alchemy one that was hoped to be transmuted into a precious metal.
  • chemistry 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).

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