noun
Etymology: Middle English noble metall
: a metal (as gold, silver, or platinum) or alloy relatively superior in resistance to corrosion or oxidation — opposed to base metal ; compare precious metal
noun
Etymology: Middle English noble metall
: a metal (as gold, silver, or platinum) or alloy relatively superior in resistance to corrosion or oxidation — opposed to base metal ; compare precious metal
Webster's New International English Dictionary. Новый международный словарь английского языка Webster. 2012