base
- adjective
- /beɪs/
- Specialized
- Zinc is classified as a base metal, making it less valuable than precious metals like gold.
Examples
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Copper is often considered a base metal because it can easily oxidize and corrode.
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In metallurgy, iron is a common base metal used to create alloys.
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Lead is that it's the the base metal of alchemy.
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A place at the start of a trip for climbing or hiking where people rest and keep supplies
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The total value of income, goods, or sales a government can collect money from
A place where people plan and start activities like a military camp or company office
A hit that lets the batter reach base safely, not because of an error or fielder's choice
- US
A white square on the field at the third corner that a runner must touch to score
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A collection of information about a subject that helps people or companies find answers
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Two matching chemical parts in DNA or RNA that join the two strands, for example adenine with thymine
- Jargon
The number of a company's products that people use now, like devices or software
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An advance to first base after a batter receives four pitches outside the strike zone
- Indian
A person who manages supplies and daily tasks at a base, like transport and housing
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A metal made mostly of copper mixed with other metals like tin or zinc
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A balance of acids and bases in the body that keeps it working
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The amount of acids and bases in the body that keeps fluids at the right pH
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A chemical that changes color to show if a liquid is acidic or basic
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A metal made mainly of nickel that resists very high heat and chemical damage
- Baby Talk
A children's game where two teams try to tag players from the other team and bring them to their base
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A water-based paint that stays flexible, lasts a long time and resists moisture
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Etymology
Base describing metals as not noble comes from old French bas meaning 'low', so a base metal is 'low' in value compared with noble metals. That is why base metals are common and not precious.