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Definition of Noble metal
1. Noun. Any metal that is resistant to corrosion or oxidation.
Generic synonyms: Metal, Metallic Element
Specialized synonyms: Atomic Number 79, Au, Gold, Atomic Number 78, Platinum, Pt, Ag, Atomic Number 47, Silver
Specialized synonyms: Atomic Number 79, Au, Gold, Atomic Number 78, Platinum, Pt, Ag, Atomic Number 47, Silver
Definition of Noble metal
1. Noun. (inorganic chemistry alchemy) A metal resistant to corrosion, oxidizing and tarnishing, such as gold, platinum, copper and mercury. ¹
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Medical Definition of Noble metal
1. A metal that cannot be oxidised by heat alone, nor readily dissolved by acid; e.g., gold, platinum. Synonym: noble element. (05 Mar 2000)