Base metal

Noun

Definitions

1.NounAny metal at the lower end of the electrochemical series that oxidizes readily.

2.NounThe metal to be welded (rather than that used to weld).

3.NounA common or inexpensive metal. one that was hoped to be transmuted into a precious metal.

4.Nounone that was hoped to be transmuted into a precious metal.

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