nonferrous en · ADJ
Etymology
From non- + ferrous.
Meanings
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(not-comparable, of a metal or alloy) Containing no iron.
Republicans, including gubernatorial nominee Lisa Demuth, generally support nonferrous mining projects, as do some moderate Democrats like Sen. Grant Hauschild of Hermantown.
2026 August 18, Nathaniel Minor, “The Latest: Walz’s order to block mining near Boundary Waters draws praise and pushback”, in The Minnesota Star Tribune, retrieved 26 Aug 2026:
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| non-ferrous | alternative | lexicographic |
Translations (7)
de nicht eisenhaltig (containing no iron) · ru цветно́й (containing no iron) · az əlvan (containing no iron) · bg цветен (containing no iron) · de Nichteisen- (containing no iron) · kmr neasinî (containing no iron) · gv neuyiarnagh (containing no iron)