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metallic glass

American  

noun

  1. glassy alloy.


Etymology

Origin of metallic glass

First recorded in 1800–10

Example Sentences

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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

COLDArm is made of bulk metallic glass, a class of metals whose atomic arrangements more closely resembles that of glass, making them stronger and more durable than steel or ceramic.

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