precious metal

/ˌprɛʃəs ˌmɛdl/
/ˈprɛʃɪs ˈmɛtəl/
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Other forms: precious metals

Definitions of precious metal
  1. noun
    any of the less common and valuable metals often used to make coins or jewelry
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    types:
    bullion
    a mass of precious metal
    gold
    coins made of gold
    silver
    coins made of silver
    type of:
    valuable
    something of value
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