metallic

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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

Meet planet LTT9779b, which according to a recent study in the scientific journal Astronomy & Astrophysics is covered in metallic clouds.

From Salon

This week, here’s another rose, in an entirely different mood: centered on a stunning metallic long jacket, shown in the Armani Privé Haute Couture Fall/Winter 2023/24 collection in Paris last week.

From Seattle Times