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nonferrous
UK
/nɒnˈfɛr.əs/
US
/nɑnˈfɛr.əs/
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UK
/nɒnˈfɛr.əs/
US
/nɑnˈfɛr.əs/
Used elliptically in industrial contexts to mean 'nonferrous metals' collectively; treated as an uncountable noun.
Synonyms
base metal
nonferrous material
nonferrous alloy
non-ferrous metal
nonferrous metal
more nonferrous
Comp.
most nonferrous
Super.
UK
/nɒnˈfɛr.əs/
US
/nɑnˈfɛr.əs/
The company specializes in nonferrous metal production.
Компания специализируется на производстве цветных металлов.
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The scrap yard pays higher rates for nonferrous than for steel.
Aluminum is a nonferrous metal commonly used in the construction of aircraft.
The recycling plant specializes in processing nonferrous materials like copper and aluminum.