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metallic

[muh-tal-ik] / məˈtæl ɪk /


ADJECTIVE
suggestive of metal in sound
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He arrives at election counts wearing a metallic dustbin-shaped helmet, a silver cape and silver-and-black armour and brandishing his razor-sharp, deadpan sense of humour.

From Barron's Aug. 12, 2026

When too much potassium salt is added, foods can develop a metallic taste.

From Science Daily Jul. 31, 2026

But they are expensive and typically use a metallic element - vanadium - that is only produced in a few places round the world.

From BBC Jul. 20, 2026

It would have hosted a restaurant, walking paths and green space, and even metallic structures resembling flowers that would have collected solar power to generate energy for the park.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 13, 2026

Others roamed the depths, using magnets to collect the metallic particles.

From "The Wild Robot Protects" by Peter Brown




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