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metallic
adjective
noun
Containing or made of or resembling or characteristic of a metal
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məˈtæl.ɪk
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adjective
Containing or made of or resembling or characteristic of a metal
“A metallic compound”
noun
A yarn made partly or entirely of metal
noun
A fabric made of a yarn that is partly or entirely of metal
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A metallic compound
Metallic luster
{'source': 'Ambrose Bierce', 'text': 'the strange metallic note of the meadow lark, suggesting the clash of vibrant blades'}
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