metall-

¹ American  

1. variant of metallo- especially before a vowel.

   metallurgy.

---

metall. ² American  

abbreviation

1. metallurgical.

2. metallurgy.

---

Usage

What does metall- mean? The combining form metall- is used like a prefix meaning “metal.” It is occasionally used in scientific terms, especially in chemistry and medicine.The form metall- comes from Greek métallon, meaning “metal, mine, quarry.” Yes, quarry! Discover why at our entry for metal.What are variants of metall-?The form metall- is a variant of metallo-, which loses its -o- when combined with words or word elements beginning with vowels. A rare variant of metall- is metalli-, as in metalliferous. Want to know more? Read our Words That Use articles for both metalli- and metallo-.

Example Sentences

The IG Metall union, which represents many auto sector workers, welcomed the scheme as an "an important step in the right direction".

From Barron's

Though that deal ruled out compulsory redundancies, IG Metall union official Stefan Ehly told AFP that he thought Volkswagen would have major difficulties ensuring that all employees could keep working at the Dresden site.

From Barron's

Germany's leading industrial union IG Metall considers the EU's proposals "fair", a spokesperson told AFP, urging the government to "clearly defend" them.

From Barron's

Tesla came to Sweden back in 2014, and IF Metall has long wanted to secure a collective agreement with the company.

From BBC

His union, IF Metall, provides accommodation in the form of a mobile builders' van, as well as coffee and sandwiches.

From BBC