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metallic

[muh-tal-ik] / məˈtæl ɪk /


ADJECTIVE
suggestive of metal in sound
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In 2016, Hogg designed the statuette for the Brit Awards, producing 13 trophies characterised by her distinctive use of glitter and metallic tones.

From BBC

As Earth's metallic core formed, elements such as iron and molybdenum migrated inward and became concentrated there, leaving the mantle with much lower amounts.

From Science Daily

Under a positive voltage, they found that nitrate ions "passivate" the catalyst by attaching to its surface, which prevents copper oxide from converting to metallic copper and instead results in the formation of nitrite ions.

From Science Daily

A large metallic mystery object was found on a remote beach north of Perth, Australia, the police said.

From New York Times

A remote beach in a part of Western Australia known for its rock lobsters and wildflowers has become home to a hulking metallic mystery object and the police officers guarding it.

From New York Times