nonferrous

[ non-fer-uhs ]

adjective

1. (of a metal) containing little or no iron.
2. noting or pertaining to metals other than iron or steel.

nonferrous

/ ˌnɒnˈfɛrəs /

adjective

1. denoting any metal other than iron
2. not containing iron

   a nonferrous alloy

Word History and Origins

Origin of nonferrous¹

First recorded in 1885–90; non- + ferrous

Example Sentences

The recycler of ferrous and nonferrous scrap metal posted revenue of $672.9 million in the period.

From Seattle Times

Prices of most nonferrous metals fell following the data release.

From Reuters

Nanfang Nonferrous did not respond to a Reuters request for comment by email, telephone or WeChat.

From Reuters

Offers for germanium ingot at Rotterdam rose 9.1% to $1,473 per kg last week, from $1,350 per kg one month earlier, according to the China Nonferrous Metals Industry Association.

From Reuters

The recycler of ferrous and nonferrous scrap metal reported weak fiscal third-quarter revenue.

From Seattle Times