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base metal

/ˈbeɪs ˌmetl/

Traducción: Metal común que no se considera precioso, como cobre, estaño, plomo o zinc. En metalurgia, se refiere a metales que se oxidan o corroen con relativa facilidad y que a menudo se usan como base para recubrimientos o aleaciones.

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/ˈbeɪs ˌmetl/C1formalscientific
  • esMetal común que no se considera precioso, como cobre, estaño, plomo o zinc. En metalurgia, se refiere a metales que se oxidan o corroen con relativa facilidad y que a menudo se usan como base para recubrimientos o aleaciones.

A common metal that is not considered precious, such as copper, tin, lead, or zinc. In metallurgy, it refers to metals that oxidize or corrode relatively easily and are often used as a base for plating or alloying.

  1. Common non-precious metalB2formal

    A metal that is not considered precious, such as iron, copper, lead, or zinc, often used in industrial applications.

    esmetal común

    • Copper is a base metal widely used in electrical wiring.
    • The mine produces several base metals including zinc and lead.
    • Base metals are generally more reactive than precious metals.
  2. Inferior metal in alchemyC1formal

    In historical alchemy, a common metal that was believed could be transformed into a noble metal like gold.

    esMetal vil

    • Alchemists sought to turn base metals into gold.
    • Lead was considered a base metal in medieval alchemy.
    • The philosopher's stone was said to transmute base metals.