In welding terminology, what is the term used for the metal to be welded?

$$ A$)$ Electrode

$$ B$)$ Base Metal

$$ C$)$ Filler Metal

$$ D$)$ Shielding Gas

Don't use chatgpt otherwise give $20$ downvotesIn welding terminology, what is the term used for the metal to be welded?

$$ A$)$ Electrode

$$ B$)$ Base Metal

$$ C$)$ Filler Metal

$$ D$)$ Shielding Gas

Don't use chatgpt otherwise give $20$ downvotes