Unnoble

{
  "id": "MLC-T-IND-006361",
  "term": "Unnoble",
  "field": "Industrial and trades",
  "definition": "Describing a metal that is highly reactive and readily corrodes or oxidizes when exposed to its environment. These metals have a strong tendency to lose electrons and form compounds, contrasting with noble metals which are resistant to chemical attack. Examples include iron, zinc, and aluminum, which are often protected by coatings or alloying.",
  "synonyms": [
    "base",
    "base metal"
  ],
  "subject": "Metallurgy",
  "see_also": [
    "base",
    "base metal"
  ],
  "translations": {
    "de": "unedel",
    "es": "no noble",
    "fr": "non noble"
  },
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/industrial/unnoble/"
}