metallic
of, relating to, or consisting of metal.
of the nature of or suggesting metal, as in luster, resonance, or hardness: metallic green; a harsh metallic sound.
Chemistry.
(of a metal element) being in the free or uncombined state: metallic iron.
containing or yielding metal.
Textiles.
a yarn or fiber made partly or entirely of metal and having a metallic appearance.
a fabric made of such a yarn or fiber.
Origin of metallic
1Other words from metallic
- me·tal·li·cal·ly, adverb
- met·al·lic·i·ty [met-l-is-i-tee], /ˌmɛt lˈɪs ɪ ti/, met·al·le·i·ty [met-l-ee-i-tee], /ˌmɛt lˈi ɪ ti/, noun
- in·ter·me·tal·lic, adjective
- mul·ti·me·tal·lic, adjective
- sem·i·me·tal·lic, adjective
- un·me·tal·lic, adjective
- un·me·tal·li·cal·ly, adverb
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How to use metallic in a sentence
The panels’ daubed surfaces gleam congenially toward Mougne’s metallic figures.
In the galleries: Immersive exhibit explores a wonderland in blue | Mark Jenkins | January 22, 2021 | Washington PostA final sintering process heats up the material and creates a solid metallic structure.
Cobra 3D-printed its limited-edition putter with stainless steel | Stan Horaczek | December 1, 2020 | Popular-ScienceAstronomers have since discovered planets where 10,000 mile-per-hour winds whip up metallic storm clouds that rain molten iron.
There Could Be 300 Million (or More) Earth-Like Planets in Our Galaxy | Jason Dorrier | November 8, 2020 | Singularity HubImpractically high pressures are needed to squash hydrogen into a metallic lattice.
Room-Temperature Superconductivity Achieved for the First Time | Charlie Wood | October 14, 2020 | Quanta MagazineFor example, researchers have used it to switch materials between insulating and metallic behavior, to control magnetic properties, and to trigger superconductivity.
Her very first sculpture, a metallic chrome unicorn aptly titled “Space Oracle,” sits on a pedestal directly in front.
The blast was a stupefying white flash followed by a body-shaking howl, and it was the cue for a maelstrom of metallic shrieks.
Shocked by Ukraine Violence, NATO Prepares to Face Down Putin | Leo Cendrowicz | October 12, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTWith Perl in particular, a former makeup artist, there is a sultriness to her metallic eye shadow and her painted lips.
The Sisterhood of Bulletproof Stockings: It’s Ladies’ Night for Hasidic Rockers | Emily Shire | September 30, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTIconic looks include the metallic and asymmetrical bodysuits from the Aladdin Sane tour, the ice-blue suit from the Life on Mars?
He eschews acid-etched bottles and labels with metallic-based inks.
"Garnache," came the other's crisp, metallic voice, and the name had a sound as of an oath on his lips.
St. Martin's Summer | Rafael SabatiniThe floating lights of England are illuminated by means of lamps with metallic reflectors, on what is styled the catoptric system.
The Floating Light of the Goodwin Sands | R.M. BallantyneNow only the image-forming silver bromide particles remain, and these have been transformed to metallic silver.
The Wonder Book of Knowledge | VariousAt last I caught what you may call in distinct glimpses of sound dulled metallic sound.
A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur's Court, Complete | Mark Twain (Samuel Clemens)It was a well-trained voice, but metallic, and her high notes had in them the cry of a wild animal.
Tiger Cat | David H. Keller
British Dictionary definitions for metallic
/ (mɪˈtælɪk) /
of, concerned with, or consisting of metal or a metal
suggestive of a metal: a metallic click; metallic lustre
chem (of a metal element) existing in the free state rather than in combination: metallic copper
Derived forms of metallic
- metallically, adverb
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Scientific definitions for metallic
[ mĭ-tăl′ĭk ]
Relating to or having the characteristics of a metal.
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