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base metal []

alapfém [ˈɑlɑpfeːm]

n (chemistry) Any metal at the lower end of the electrochemical series that oxidizes readily.

n (metallurgy) The metal to be welded (rather than that used to weld).

n A common or inexpensive metal; especially (alchemy) one that was hoped to be transmuted into a precious metal.