scrap metal

/skræp ˌmɛdl/
/skræp ˈmɛtəl/
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Other forms: scrap metals

Definitions of scrap metal
  1. noun
    discarded metal suitable for reprocessing
    “he finally sold the car for scrap metal”
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    types:
    scrap iron
    iron to be melted again and reworked
    type of:
    garbage, refuse, rubbish, scrap, trash
    worthless material that is to be disposed of
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