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    pre·cious met·als
    /ˈpreSHəs ˈmedlz/

    plural

    • 1. gold, silver, and platinum.

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  2. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Precious_metalPrecious metal - Wikipedia

    Precious metals are rare, naturally occurring metallic chemical elements of high economic value. Precious metals, particularly the noble metals, are more corrosion resistant and less chemically reactive than most elements. They are usually ductile and have a high lustre.

  3. www.investopedia.com › terms › pPrecious Metals: Definition, How to Invest, and Example - ...

    Aug 6, 2024 · Precious metals are metals that are rare and have a high economic value due to various factors, including their scarcity, use in industrial processes, hedge against currency...

  4. learn.apmex.com › learning-guide › what-are-precious-metalsWhat are Precious Metals? - APMEX

    May 17, 2022 · Precious metals are rare, naturally occurring metallic chemical elements of high economic value. They are valued for their beauty, durability, and rarity. The most well-known precious metals include gold, silver, platinum, and palladium.

  5. marketbusinessnews.com › financial-glossary › precious-metals-definitionWhat are precious metals? Definition and examples

    Precious metals are metals that are expensive and rare, either because of their usage in, for example, industry, or their scarcity. Some precious metals, such as gold or silver, historically have had significant store value.

  6. www.thebalancemoney.com › what-are-precious-metals-5214371What Are Precious Metals? - The Balance

    Jun 29, 2022 · Precious metals are an asset class that includes gold, silver, and platinum. They can add diversity to an investment portfolio, but also carry risks and costs.

  7. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › precious metalPrecious metal Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

    The meaning of PRECIOUS METAL is any of the less common and highly valuable metals (as gold, silver, and the platinum metals).

  8. www.benzinga.com › money › what-are-precious-metalsWhat Are Precious Metals? - Benzinga

    Sep 27, 2024 · A precious metal is a rare metal that occurs naturally. Silver and gold are the most popular — the other six are part of the platinum group of platinum and similar metals.

  9. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishPRECIOUS METAL | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

    noun [ C ] uk / ˌpreʃ.əs ˈmet. ə l / us / ˌpreʃ.əs ˈmet̬. ə l / Add to word list. a metal that is valuable and usually rare: Platinum and gold are precious metals. SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases. Chemistry: metals & metalworking. anti-tarnish. bar magnet. base metal. bimetallic. blacksmith. brazen. brazier. bullion. ferrous. gilt.

  10. goldclubdirect.com › hall-of-knowledge › precious-metals-beginners-overviewWhat is a Precious Metal? - GoldClub Direct

    Precious metals are a specific type of metal that are rare and have a high intrinsic value. Throughout history, precious metals have been used as a store of value and have been collected as a sign of wealth. The four main precious metals are gold, silver, platinum, and palladium.

  11. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryPRECIOUS METAL definition | Cambridge English Dictionary

    a metal that is valuable and usually rare: Platinum and gold are precious metals. SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases. Chemistry: metals & metalworking. anti-tarnish. bar magnet. base metal. bimetallic. blacksmith. brazen. brazier. bullion. ferrous. gilt. gold leaf. lode. magnet. silver plate. swage. tarnished. tinplated. untarnished.