precious metal
US /ˈpreʃ.əs ˌmet.əl/
UK /ˈpreʃ.əs ˌmet.əl/
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貴金属
a metal that is rare and has a high economic value, such as gold, silver, and platinum
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Gold is a highly valued precious metal.
金は非常に価値の高い貴金属です。
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Investors often turn to precious metals during economic uncertainty.
投資家は経済の不確実性の中で貴金属に目を向けることが多い。