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Meaning of "base metal" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF BASE METAL

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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF BASE METAL

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Base metal is a noun.
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WHAT DOES BASE METAL MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Base metal

In chemistry, the term base metal is used informally to refer to a metal that oxidizes or corrodes relatively easily and reacts variably with diluted hydrochloric acid to form hydrogen. Examples include iron, nickel, lead and zinc. Copper is also considered a base metal because it oxidizes relatively easily, although it does not react with HCl.

Definition of base metal in the English dictionary

The definition of base metal in the dictionary is any of certain common metals such as copper, lead, zinc, and tin, as distinct from the precious metals, gold, silver, and platinum.

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE BASE METAL

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WORDS THAT END LIKE BASE METAL

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Synonyms and antonyms of base metal in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «base metal» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF BASE METAL

Find out the translation of base metal to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of base metal from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «base metal» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

基本金属
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

metales comunes
570 millions of speakers

English

base metal
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

आधार धातु
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

المعادن الأساسية
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

основной металл
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

metal de base
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

বেস মেটাল
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

métal de base
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Logam asas
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Basismetall
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

卑金属
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

비금속
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Base metal
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

kim loại cơ bản
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

அடிப்படை உலோக
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

बेस मेटल
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

ana metal
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

metalli comuni
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

metalowa podstawa
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

основний метал
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

metale comune
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

κοινά μέταλλα
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

basis metaal
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

oädel metall
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

basismetall
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of base metal

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «BASE METAL»

The term «base metal» is quite widely used and occupies the 50.757 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «BASE METAL» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about base metal

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «BASE METAL»

Discover the use of base metal in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to base metal and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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Old Base Metal Spoons
In this guide, originally published in 1908, FG Hilton Price looks at many spoons mainly dating from the 14th to the 17th centuries.
F. Hilton Price, 2007
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Base Metal Sulfide Deposits in Sedimentary and Volcanic ...
Even in periods of depressed metal prices, base metal sulfide deposits still remain one of the most attractive mineral exploration targets. This extensive review provides valuable information to researchers and explorationists.
Guenther Friedrich, Peter M. Herzig, 2012
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Economic potential of base metal and gold mining in ...
The capability developed to assess the economic potential in Newfoundland is applied to evaluate and compare the impact of regional development policy options, including geologic data base development, direct assistance for mineral ...
Brian W. Mackenzie, Michel L. Bilodeau, Michael Doggett, 1989
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Relationship of Base-metal Skarn Mineralization to ...
The Ruby Hill Mine is comprised of three distinctly different gold orebodies occurring near the town of Eureka, Nevada.
Matthew H. Hastings, 2008
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What every member of the trade community should know about ...
Heading 8302 applies to goods of base metal only. Section XV, Note 3 defines base metals under the HTSUSA. It reads: Throughout the schedule, the expression “base metals” means: iron and steel, copper, nickel, aluminum, lead, zinc, tin, ...
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Geology and resources of base-metal vanadate deposits
The vanadium was precipitated as base-metal vanadate minerals in the environment of the oxidized base-metal minerals. Schroll (1949) suggested the same origin for the vanadate and wulfenite occurrences in Austria. The St. Anthony ...
Richard Philip Fischer, 1975
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Base-metal Deposits of the Cordillera Negra, Departamento de ...
Within several kilometers of its crest and along a length of 140 kilometers are more than 60 base-metal deposits that total several hundred veins. These deposits were studied in 1947 by the United States Geological Survey in cooperation with ...
Alfred John Bodenlos, John A. Straczek, 1957
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Brazing
IN ORDER TO PRODUCE satisfactory brazed joints, a careful and intelligent appraisal of the following elements is required: • Filler-metal flow • Base-metal characteristics • Filler-metal characteristics • Surface preparation • Joint design and ...
Mel M. Schwartz, 2003
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Corrosion of Austenitic Stainless Steels: Mechanism, ...
The SCC behaviour of base metal of austenitic stainless steel in the solution annealed, cold worked and heat treated conditions have been investigated in detail by slow strain rate testing (SSRT) and constant load testing techniques [8- 11].
H. S. Khatak, Baldev Raj, 2002
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Antidumping Exposed: The Devilish Details of Unfair Trade Law
... Most Targeted Industry Per Period Argentina* Base metals, articles of base metal 10.33 Base metals, articles of base metal 7.00 Australia Chemical, allied industry products 19.00 Base metals, articles of base metal 2.83 Austria Base metals, ...
Brink Lindsey, Daniel J. Ikenson, 2003

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «BASE METAL»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term base metal is used in the context of the following news items.
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Key Macroeconomic Indicators for Base Metal Prices (2015-7-6)
SHANGHAI, Jul. 6 (SMM) – Greek people voted “no” in Sunday's referendum and risk of a Greek exit grows. Euro tumbled this morning ... «Metal.com News, Jul 15»
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Base Metals: Second Quarter Review And Outlook For Q3
At the end of Q1 I wrote, "I expect that base metal prices will follow the dollar closely once again during the second quarter of 2015." This was ... «Seeking Alpha, Jul 15»
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Greeks' No Vote Adds Downward Pressures on Base Metal Prices
SHANGHAI, Jul. 6 (SMM) – Base metals market is now highly exposed to risks from Greece's eurozone future after its overwhelming no vote. «Metal.com News, Jul 15»
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Citi's most likely players in mining M&A
But Citi also said there was potential South32 would run the ruler over long-life base metal assets that would fill the company's growth "void" ... «Sydney Morning Herald, Jul 15»
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Importers of Greek food stockpiling products
... Canada imported nearly $57 million in food products from Greece, more than double the second-largest import of base metal products. «Brampton Guardian, Jul 15»
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LME MORNING – Base metals slide on Greek fears, copper at 5-mth …
Base metals were under pressure in start-of-week LME trading after Greece voted against proposed austerity measures from creditors in a ... «FastMarkets Metal News, Jul 15»
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CANADA STOCKS-TSX retreats on oil slide, Greece uncertainty
The sector's gold miners were boosted by rising bullion prices but its base metal producers fell. Barrick Gold Corp gained 2.5 percent to ... «Reuters, Jul 15»
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Chris Gratton Sheds opens new branch
"We use heavy .42 base metal thickness roof and wall sheets, we use heavy gauge purlins in our frames and our girts and top hats are spaced ... «Manufacturers' Monthly, Jul 15»
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Stocks and bond yields lower after Greek No
Industrial commodities struggled, with base metal prices sharply lower and Brent crude sliding 5.9 per cent to $56.74 per barrel. Progress in ... «Financial Times, Jul 15»
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Impact Minerals to shine with Platinum Group Metals find at Broken Hill
Silver City retains the rights to base metal, silver and gold mineralisation associated with Broken Hill style mineralisation within the licence area ... «Proactive Investors Australia, Jul 15»

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