base metal en · NOUN
Meanings
- (countable, uncountable) Any metal at the lower end of the electrochemical series that oxidizes readily.
- (countable, uncountable) The metal to be welded (rather than that used to weld).
- (countable, uncountable) A common or inexpensive metal.
- (countable, uncountable) A common or inexpensive metal. ▸ one that was hoped to be transmuted into a precious metal.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| base metals | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Relateds
Translations (14)
cmn 賤金屬 /贱金属 (common or inexpensive metal) · pl metal nieszlachetny (metal at the lower end of the electrochemical series) · fi perusmetalli (common or inexpensive metal) · cmn 賤金屬 /贱金属 (metal at the lower end of the electrochemical series) · fr métal de base (metal at the lower end of the electrochemical series) · fi perusmetalli (metal to be welded) · cmn 基材 (metal to be welded) · cmn 母材 (metal to be welded) · fr métal de base (common or inexpensive metal) · pl metal nieszlachetny (common or inexpensive metal) · fi epäjalo metalli (metal at the lower end of the electrochemical series) · cmn 普通金屬 /普通金属 (common or inexpensive metal) · cmn 卑金屬 /卑金属 (metal at the lower end of the electrochemical series) · pl metal nieszlachetny (metal to be welded)