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
- Impregnated with metallic salts; chalybeate.
- (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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