metallic

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Earlier attempts to solve this problem involved adding conductive materials such as carbon nanotubes or metallic particles to nail polish.

From Science Daily • Mar. 26, 2026

Oil fires can also release sulphur and nitrogen oxides, which can form acids if they dissolve in rainwater, as well as other harmful hydrocarbons, metallic compounds and droplets of oil.

From BBC • Mar. 10, 2026

Mining stocks have benefited from the fact that data centers require more wire and other metallic products, sending metals prices higher.

From Barron's • Feb. 17, 2026

For her sit-down with Shepherd, Huger was styled in a formfitting burnt orange dress, metallic cuffs and a chic bob.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 13, 2026

It was wearing a shredded rubakha, dingy and rusty and matted to the thing’s body with some kind of metallic bands like frail armor.

From Anya and the Nightingale by Sofiya Pasternack