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base metal

/ˈbeɪs ˌmetl/

Traduction: Métal commun qui n'est pas considéré comme précieux, tel que le cuivre, l'étain, le plomb ou le zinc. En métallurgie, il s'agit de métaux qui s'oxydent ou se corrodent relativement facilement et qui sont souvent utilisés comme base pour le placage ou l'alliage.

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/ˈbeɪs ˌmetl/C1formalscientific
  • frMétal commun qui n'est pas considéré comme précieux, tel que le cuivre, l'étain, le plomb ou le zinc. En métallurgie, il s'agit de métaux qui s'oxydent ou se corrodent relativement facilement et qui sont souvent utilisés comme base pour le placage ou l'alliage.

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.

    frmétal de base

    • 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.

    frmétal 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.