nonferrous metal
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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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(Definition ofmetalfrom theCambridge English Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)
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Examples include all types of textiles,nonferrousmetalrefining, and shipbuilding.
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Energy-intensive industries include the pulp, petroleum chemistry, chemical, cement, steel, andnonferrousmetalindustries, and public utilities.
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These persons might not at any time previously have engaged in thenonferrousmetaltrade.
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In regard to all other metals in thenonferrousmetaltrade, precisely the same anomalies will exist.
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It is round, bronze colorednonferrousmetal35mm in diameter.
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The use of animal horn along withnonferrousmetalparts ensured that the powder would not be detonated by sparks during storage and loading.
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The primary application of his power is control over magnetism and the manipulation of ferrous andnonferrousmetal.
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The area is rich in coal, oil and gas;nonferrousmetaland ferrous mental, namely iron, tin, zinc, lead, gold, silver, molybdenum etc. have large reserves.
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The most prominent examples of industries in decline are coal mining, textiles, ocean transport and shipbuilding, nonferrous metals, and petrochemicals.
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These chapters are divided with respect to the material types to be cut, that is, steels, nonferrous metals and nonmetals are distinguished.
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In the following three chapters the mechanism of laser cutting and its characteristic behavior are described with respect to three classes of materials, steels, nonferrous metals, and nonmetals.
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Speaking broadly, nearly all the nonferrous metals which we use in this country are imported.
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We have, of course, difficulties in respect of several materials, notably nonferrous metals, sulphur and cotton.
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I would suggest that this matter be looked at again, because it is becoming more urgent and the shortage of nonferrous metals is increasing.
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Again, steel is up against serious competitors in the development of nonferrous metals, such as aluminium.
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The main nonferrous metals are copper, lead, tin and zinc.
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Nonferrous metals, partly controlled and partly not controlled, are one of the great difficulties.
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I do not propose to fix a special quota in the case of nonferrous metals.
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This group had also gone a long way in controlling other nonferrous metals.
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It is clear that in the production and sale of nonferrous metals the consumer has a very small place.
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