What is another word for base metals?
Pronunciation: [bˈe͡ɪs mˈɛtə͡lz] (IPA) 
Base metals refer to the non-precious metals that are commonly used in industrial applications, construction and manufacturing. If you're looking for alternative words that can be used in place of "base metals", there are numerous synonyms you can use depending on the context. Some common options include non-ferrous metals, industrial metals, non-precious metals, common metals and bulk metals. These terms generally refer to metals such as copper, zinc, nickel, lead and aluminium, which are not classified as precious or rare. Other less common alternatives include ferroalloys, base metal alloys and non-ferrous alloys, which specifically refer to metal alloys containing two or more base metals.
