precious metal

precious metal

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

precious metal

n any of the metals gold, silver, or platinum

pre′cious met′al

n. a metal of the gold, silver, or platinum group.

Thesaurus

Noun

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precious metal - any of the less common and valuable metals often used to make coins or jewelryvaluable - something of value; "all our valuables were stolen"bullion - a mass of precious metalgold - coins made of goldsilver - coins made of silver

Translations

贵金属

precious

(ˈpreʃəs) adjective of great value. precious jewels. 寶貴的 宝贵的precious metal a valuable metal such as gold, silver or platinum. 貴金屬 贵金属precious stone a jewel; a gem. diamonds, emeralds and other precious stones. 寶石 宝石precious few/little very few/little. I've precious little money left. 極少 极少