metals

[US]/ˈmetəlz/
[UK]/ˈmetəlz/

Translation

n.chemical elements that are typically hard, shiny, malleable, fusible, and ductile, with good electrical and thermal conductivity; hardware items made of metal, such as tools and fittings

Phrases & Collocations

base metals

rare metals

ferrous metals

nonmetals

processing metals

recycling metals

refining metals

storing metals

trading metals

finding metals

Example Sentences

the jewelry was made of precious metals like gold and silver.

we need to analyze the metals in the soil sample.

the rising price of metals is affecting the construction industry.

recycling metals is crucial for environmental sustainability.

the blacksmith worked with various metals to forge tools.

the company mines and refines several base metals.

corrosion is a common problem with certain metals.

the alloy is a mixture of different metals.

he invested in stocks of companies dealing in metals.

the sculptor used metals to create abstract sculptures.

the electrical wiring is typically made of copper metals.

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