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base metal
noun
any metal other than a precious or noble metal, as copper, lead, zinc, or tin.
the principal metal of an alloy.
the principal metal of a piece underlying a coating of another metal; core.
base metal
noun
any of certain common metals such as copper, lead, zinc, and tin, as distinct from the precious metals, gold, silver, and platinum
Example Sentences
The copper mining company’s stock gained ground along with prices for the base metal.
The copper producer rose along with prices for the base metal.
The copper mining company fell as prices for the base metal slipped.
The copper miner rose along with prices for the base metal.
China accounts for more than half of the global consumption of most base metals, which are widely used in the manufacturing sector.
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