metallic
Use Metallic in a sentence
ɪk adjective
1.
of, pertaining to, or consisting of metal.
2.
3.
Chemistry.
a.
(of a metal element) being in the free or uncombined state: metallic iron.
b.
containing or yielding metal.
noun
4.
Textiles.
a.
a yarn or fiber made partly or entirely of metal and having a metallic appearance.
b.
a fabric made of such a yarn or fiber.
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World English Dictionary
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| —adj | |
| 1. | of, concerned with, or consisting of metal or a metal |
| 2. | suggestive of a metal: a metallic click; metallic lustre |
| 3. | chem (of a metal element) existing in the free state rather than in combination: metallic copper |
| me'tallically | |
| —adv | |
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Science Dictionary
| metallic (mĭ-tāl'ĭk) Pronunciation Key
Relating to or having the characteristics of a metal. |
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Example sentences
Gallium is soft, metallic silver poor metal that liquefies slightly above room temperature.
It's a deep, primordial sound that builds to a metallic wail as the power comes on in a seemingly unending rush.
The collision made a metallic sound which was followed by silence.
By utilizing no metallic components in his shoes, he was able to walk through the metal detector without causing any alarm.
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