base metal

Meaning

  1. (countable, uncountable) Any metal at the lower end of the electrochemical series that oxidizes readily.
  2. (countable, uncountable) The metal to be welded (rather than that used to weld).
  3. (countable, uncountable) A common or inexpensive metal.
  4. (countable, uncountable) A common or inexpensive metal.

Synonyms

parent metal

matrix metal

underlying metal

mother metal

key metal

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