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noble metal

/ˈnəʊbəl ˈmɛtəl/

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/ˈnəʊbəl ˈmɛtəl/C1formalscientific
  • ruМеталл, устойчивый к коррозии и окислению, обычно включающий золото, серебро, платину и палладий, часто используемый в ювелирных изделиях, электронике и валюте.

A metal that is resistant to corrosion and oxidation, typically including gold, silver, platinum, and palladium, often used in jewelry, electronics, and currency.

  1. Chemically resistant metalC1formal

    A metal that is resistant to corrosion and oxidation in moist air, typically including gold, silver, platinum, and palladium.

    ruБлагородный металл

    • Gold is the most well-known noble metal used in jewelry.
    • Platinum is a noble metal often used in catalytic converters.
    • Unlike iron, noble metals do not rust easily.