metallic glass
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of metallic glass
First recorded in 1800–10
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Their discovery implies that oxidation in low-dimension metallic glass can result in unique properties for applications in sensors, medical devices and other nanodevices.
From Science Daily ● Feb. 2, 2024
Bulk metallic glass makes that unnecessary, Fradet said.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 11, 2023
A jacket partly obscured by a giant fluffy cardigan looked to be made out of metallic glass shards, until you took a closer look and realized it was embroidered with graphic sprays of sequins.
From New York Times ● Dec. 8, 2021
Overcoming brittleness: New insights into bulk metallic glass.
From Scientific American ● Nov. 24, 2013
Liquidmetal, or metallic glass, looks like glass but is far from fragile.
From Chicago Tribune ● Apr. 20, 2012
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