卑ひ金きん属ぞく

noun

base metal

Chemistry term for a common, non-precious metal that oxidizes or corrodes easily, such as iron or lead. Contrasts with 貴金属 (precious metal).

• 鉄てつは卑ひ金きん属ぞくの一いっ種しゅです。

  Iron is a type of base metal.

• 卑ひ金きん属ぞくは貴き金きん属ぞくに比くらべて酸さん化かしやすい。

  Base metals oxidize more easily than precious metals.