nonferrous

American  

[non-fer-uhs] / nɒnˈfɛr əs /

adjective

1. (of a metal) containing little or no iron.

2. noting or pertaining to metals other than iron or steel.

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nonferrous British  

/ ˌnɒnˈfɛrəs /

adjective

1. denoting any metal other than iron

2. not containing iron

   a nonferrous alloy

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Etymology

Origin of nonferrous

First recorded in 1885–90; non- + ferrous

Example Sentences

China Nonferrous Mining blamed the dam’s failure on heavy rains and vandalism by locals that damaged the protective membrane on the pool holding mine tailings.

From The Wall Street Journal

In a statement last month, China Nonferrous Mining, Sino’s parent, said it would fight the suit, calling the claim “clearly unfounded.”

From The Wall Street Journal

In August, months after the Feb. 18 disaster, officials from Sino Metals, a unit of the state-owned China Nonferrous Mining Corp., showed up at Musole’s half-acre farm, which the Zambian government says is too toxic to sustain crops for at least three years.

From The Wall Street Journal

Sino-Metals Leach Zambia mine is a subsidiary of China Nonferrous Metal Mining Group, which is owned by the Chinese government.

From BBC

The recycler of ferrous and nonferrous scrap metal posted revenue of $672.9 million in the period.

From Seattle Times