ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Metalline

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Part of speech noun

Quick meaning: Metalline is a noun meaning (chemistry) Relating to, or resembling, a metal; metallic.

Meaning

(chemistry) Relating to, or resembling, a metal; metallic.

More Meanings

  1. Impregnated with metallic salts; chalybeate.
  2. (chemistry, dated) A substance of variable composition, but resembling a soft, dark-coloured metal, used in the bearings of machines to reduce friction, and as a substitute for lubricants.

Example Sentences

metalline water
metalline properties

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include metaline, metalloid, semi-metal, bush-metal, intermetal, intermetallic.

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