nonferrous
(of a metal) containing little or no iron.
noting or pertaining to metals other than iron or steel.
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How to use nonferrous in a sentence
Information on basic nonferrous ore reserves is tenuous and, in part, conflicting.
Area Handbook for Romania | Eugene K. Keefe, Donald W. Bernier, Lyle E. Brenneman, William Giloane, James M. Moore, and Neda A. WalpoleThe lowest growth rates among basic industries were attained by the timber and woodworking industry and nonferrous metallurgy.
Area Handbook for Bulgaria | Eugene K. Keefe, Violeta D. Baluyut, William Giloane, Anne K. Long, James M. Moore, and Neda A. WalpoleThe average wholesale prices of other primary goods, such as nonferrous metals, have fallen to 76 per cent of 1928.
State of the Union Addresses of Herbert Hoover | Herbert HooverAmong the slowest growing branches were timber and wood processing, textiles, nonferrous metallurgy, and food processing.
Area Handbook for Bulgaria | Eugene K. Keefe, Violeta D. Baluyut, William Giloane, Anne K. Long, James M. Moore, and Neda A. WalpoleReserves of nonferrous metals are reported to be more plentiful than reserves of iron ore.
Area Handbook for Bulgaria | Eugene K. Keefe, Violeta D. Baluyut, William Giloane, Anne K. Long, James M. Moore, and Neda A. Walpole
British Dictionary definitions for nonferrous
/ (ˌnɒnˈfɛrəs) /
denoting any metal other than iron
not containing iron: a nonferrous alloy
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