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Definition
Relatively inexpensive and common metal such as copper, iron, or tin that (unlike noble metals such as gold, silver, or platinum) corrodes and/or tarnishes when exposed to air or moisture.
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base metal is in the Industries, Manufacturing, & Technology subject.
base metal appears in the definitions of the following terms: alloying element and alloy
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