metallic

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

From Barron's • May 13, 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

In the lower right of the steering wheel, the metallic, spring-loaded Manettino selector engages one of five drive modes, including Sport mode and Electronic Stability Control Off.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 18, 2026

These ions were then converted into metallic silver, making the network visible under a microscope.

From Science Daily • Apr. 10, 2026

They did as told—Otto feeling extra strange being protected by himself—and watched a sleek, metallic vehicle descend quickly over the grass before them, then hovering just feet from the ground before making a gentle touchdown.

From "The Last Last-Day-of-Summer" by Lamar Giles