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metallic
[ muh-tal-ik ]
/ mÉĖtƦl ÉŖk /
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adjective
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.
noun
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.
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British Dictionary definitions for metallic
metallic
/ (mÉŖĖtƦlÉŖk) /
adjective
of, concerned with, or consisting of metal or a metal
suggestive of a metala metallic click; metallic lustre
chem (of a metal element) existing in the free state rather than in combinationmetallic copper
Derived forms of metallic
metallically, adverbCollins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition
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Scientific definitions for metallic
metallic
[ mÄ-tÄlā²Äk ]
Relating to or having the characteristics of a metal.
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