metallic

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If the asteroid truly represents the metallic interior of an early world, it could provide researchers with a rare opportunity to study material similar to what lies deep inside rocky planets such as Earth.

From Science Daily • May 26, 2026

Rare earths are a group of 17 metallic elements that have been described as the spice of manufacturing.

From Barron's • May 13, 2026

The turn-of-the-century molds in his studio — which use botanic motifs, blossoming forms with metallic winged and floral attachments — look like desk toppers fit for an early 1900s eccentric obsessed with Darwinism and industrialization.

From Los Angeles Times • May 6, 2026

Africa's exports to China are dominated by minerals and raw materials, such as crude oil and metallic ores.

From BBC • Apr. 30, 2026

Her fingernails were metallic rainbows and pointed at the ends.

From "The Way to Rio Luna" by Zoraida Cordova