English Dictionary

base metal

noun

(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). / A common or inexpensive metal.

The base metal used in this product is copper.

意味（1）

(chemistry) Any metal at the lower end of the electrochemical series that oxidizes readily.

意味（2）

(metallurgy) The metal to be welded (rather than that used to weld).

意味（3）

A common or inexpensive metal.

意味（4）

(chiefly alchemy) one that was hoped to be transmuted into a precious metal.