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Definition of precious metal noun from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary

precious metal

noun
 
/ˌpreʃəs ˈmetl/
 
/ˌpreʃəs ˈmetl/
[countable, uncountable]
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  1. a very valuable metal such as gold or silver
    • a craftsman in precious metals
    • coins made of precious metal
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