metall-

¹ American  

1. variant of metallo- especially before a vowel.

   metallurgy.

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metall. ² American  

abbreviation

1. metallurgical.

2. metallurgy.

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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

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

IF Metall says that today around 70 of its members are on strike.

From BBC

IF Metall risks setting a precedent if it concedes the principle of collective agreement.

From BBC

IF Metall is not entirely alone in its fight.

From BBC

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

From BBC