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Nonferrous

/nɑˈnfɛrəs/
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(adj) Containing no iron.

Nonferrous metals include copper and aluminum.
The nonferrous alloy is used in electronics.
CEFR Practice Quiz
Aluminium and copper are common ____ metals that do not contain iron.

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