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Meanings
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light metal
Technical term for metals with low specific gravity, such as aluminum, magnesium, and titanium. Used in materials science and engineering contexts.
Aluminum is a typical light metal.
Light metals are important as materials for aircraft.
Usage patterns
- 〈物〉は軽金属でできているsomething is made of light metal
This frame is made of light metal.
- 軽金属製の〈物〉a light-metal-made object
Bicycles made of light metal are light and easy to handle.