metallic
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According to the researchers, these spinning crystals represent the first known example of a self-propelled metallic nanoparticle in biology.
From Science Daily • Mar. 19, 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
By the time it reached final inspection it had acquired a cloak of ruby-red metallic paint, diamond-white LED headlamps and a mouthful of metal grillework as bright as a tea service.
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 6, 2026
Her fingernails were metallic rainbows and pointed at the ends.
From "The Way to Rio Luna" by Zoraida Cordova
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