metal content

collocation in English

meaningsofmetalandcontent

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metal
noun[C or U]
uk
/ˈmet.əl/us
/ˈmet̬.əl/
a chemical element, such as iron or gold, or a mixture of such elements, such as steel, that is generally hard and strong, and through which electricity and heat ...
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content
adjective[after verb]
uk
/kənˈtent/us
/kənˈtent/
pleased with your situation and not hoping for change ...
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(Definition ofmetalandcontentfrom theCambridge English Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)

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Thus, the phenomenon of parasitism significantly lowering themetalcontentof the infected host should not be considered as universal.
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In this case we cannot count on greatermetalcontentthan inside the normal stars.
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The much less substantialmetalcontentof these devices may also be advantageous, as also may be better endothelialisation, though neither of these theoretical advantages is proven.
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Phytotoxicity issues with compost have been reported previously to result from other factors, including heavymetalcontent, soluble salts, organic acids and oxygen deprivation related to incomplete decomposition.
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The value of themetalcontentof the 1p and 2p coins is approximately 0·35p and 0·69p respectively based on current metal prices.
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I could not quite understand why storing the sludge could have an effect on themetalcontent.
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Most campaign medals are, of course, made from base metals, but others have a preciousmetalcontent.
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Treasure trove may be only gold or silver; the requisite preciousmetalcontenthas been debated very often.
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I agree that there is a case for reducing itsmetalcontentand size.
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On the other hand, if we use it for agricultural purposes there is the problem of themetalcontent.
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The 2.5 mil piece, which could be called a "tanner", would be exactly the same size andmetalcontentas the present sixpence.
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In other words, the preciousmetalcontentaveraged in value no more than about £2.
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The harm is done when there is heavymetalcontentin that sludge.
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They have pointed out to me that, apart from some regulations on heavymetalcontent, not much is said about the nature of compostable and composted material.
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It is important to protect the £5 and £2 denominations, because we still strike gold £5 and £2 pieces in exactly the same form, size and shape and with the samemetalcontent.
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He asked how easy it is for finders to determine themetalcontentof their finds and who stands the expense of deciding whether an object is treasure.
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Of course farmers are unlikely to accept sludges if, because of highmetalcontent, the small amounts that they can spread safely contain negligible plant nutrients.
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They are used in alloys, and not even an expert can tell by sight or touch what the preciousmetalcontentof such an alloy is.
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