Collocations avec "metal"

54 collocations trouvées

metal detector

An electronic instrument that detects the presence of metal nearby.

detector8.5
scrap metal

Discarded metal suitable for reprocessing.

scrap8.2
ferrous metal

Used to describe a metal that contains iron.

ferrous8.0
gleaming metal

Describes any metal object or surface that is shining brightly, usually because it is clean or new.

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molten metal

Refers to any metal heated to a liquid state.

molten8.0
metal oxide

Used to specify the type of oxide, typically one formed from a metal.

oxide8.0
rusty metal

describes a piece of metal that has been affected by rust

rusty8.0
noble metal

a metal that resists corrosion or oxidation, such as gold or platinum

noble7.6
metal can

A can made of any type of metal.

can7.5
metal manufacture

The production of metal goods. Note: The gerund form 'metal manufacturing' is also very common.

manufacture7.5
wire7.5
shiny metal

a general term for any metallic surface that is polished and reflects light

shiny7.3
blade7.2
corrugated metal

A general term for any metal sheet that has been shaped into a corrugated pattern for added strength.

corrugated7.2
shining metal

metal that is polished and reflects light

shining7.2
spoon7.2
box7.0
metal frame

a frame made of metal

frame7.0
galvanized metal

A general term for any metal that has undergone the galvanization process.

galvanized7.0
metal ladder

A ladder made of metal, such as aluminum or steel.

ladder7.0
metal mesh

a screen or barrier made of interwoven metal strands

mesh7.0
sheet metal

Metal in the form of a thin sheet.

sheet7.0
twisted metal

metal that has been bent or forced out of its normal shape, often as a result of an accident

twisted7.0
sculpture6.9
metal crate

a crate made of metal

crate6.8
non-ferrous metal

Refers to metals that do not contain iron.

non-ferrous6.8
metal polish

a substance used for polishing metal surfaces

polish6.8
silvery metal

a metal that has a shiny, silver-like appearance

silvery6.8
metal bucket

a bucket made of metal

bucket6.5
metal coating

a layer made of metal

coating6.5