metalline

[ met-l-in, -ahyn ]

/ ˈmɛt l ɪn, -ˌaɪn /

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adjective

containing one or more metals or metallic salts.

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Origin of metalline

1425–75; late Middle English metalline<Medieval Latin metallīnus of metal. See metal, -ine¹

Words nearby metalline

metallic luster, metallic soap, metallic wood-boring beetle, metallide, metalliferous, metalline, metallist, metallize, metallo-, metallocene, metallograph

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How to use metalline in a sentence

My cheeks were of that metalline description that never knew a blush, before an audience of one or many.
Continental Monthly, Vol. I. February, 1862, No. II.|Various
If it be asked, what thickness of a metalline rod may be supposed sufficient?
The Complete Works in Philosophy, Politics and Morals of the late Dr. Benjamin Franklin, [Vol 1 of 3]|Benjamin Franklin
The kite had three metalline points fixed to it: one on the top, and one on each side.
The Complete Works in Philosophy, Politics and Morals of the late Dr. Benjamin Franklin, [Vol 1 of 3]|Benjamin Franklin
The fundamental principle of alchemy was the natural process of development of metalline bodies.
History of the Conflict Between Religion and Science|John William Draper

Of all the metalline calces that of Antimony is most easily reduced.
Elements of the Theory and Practice of Chymistry, 5th ed.|Pierre Joseph Macquer

British Dictionary definitions for metalline

metalline

/ (ˈmɛtəˌlaɪn) /

adjective

of, resembling, or relating to metals

containing metals or metal ions

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