submetallic

American  

[suhb-muh-tal-ik] / ˌsʌb məˈtæl ɪk /

adjective

1. somewhat or imperfectly metallic.

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Etymology

Origin of submetallic

sub- + metallic

Example Sentences

Di�allage, an altered form of the mineral augite, with a lamellar structure, and a submetallic lustre on its planes of separation.

From The New Gresham Encyclopedia Volume 4, Part 1: Deposition to Eberswalde by Various

Schillerisā′tion, the process by which microscopic crystals have been developed in other minerals so as to give a submetallic sheen by internal reflection; Schill′erite, or Schill′er-spar rock, enstatite schillerised.

From Chambers's Twentieth Century Dictionary (part 4 of 4: S-Z and supplements) by Various