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precious metal

Any of several metals, including gold and platinum, that have high economic value.

precious metal

any of the metals gold, silver, or platinum

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Noun

precious metal - any of the less common and valuable metals often used to make coins or jewelry

valuable - something of value; "all our valuables were stolen"

bullion - a mass of precious metal

gold - coins made of gold

silver - coins made of silver

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precious metal

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precious metal (redirected from Rare metals)

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