Meaning of metallic in English

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  1. Pronunciation
  2. Qualitative Adjective
    1. Etymology
    2. Definitions

  1. Pronunciation

    /məˈtælɪk/

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  1. Qualitative Adjective

    metallic

    Etymology

    late Middle English: via Latin from Greek metallikos, from metallon (see metal)

    Definitions

    1. containing or made of or resembling or characteristic of a metal

    Examples

    • « a metallic compound »
    • « metallic luster »
    • « the strange metallic note of the meadow lark, suggesting the clash of vibrant blades- Ambrose Bierce »

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