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Definition of metallic - Reverso English Dictionary
Adjective
1.
materialmade of metal or resembling metal
- The sculpture had a shiny metallic finish..
2.
appearancehaving a shiny appearance like polished metal
- She wore a metallic dress to the party.
3.
soundhaving a harsh sound like metal clashing
- The metallic noise echoed in the hallway.
4.
foodhaving a bitter unpleasant taste
- The water had a metallic taste.
Noun
colorscolor that looks shiny like metal
- The car was painted in a metallic.
Images of metallic
color that looks shiny like metal
Expressions with metallic
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having a color like metal
The car has a metallic-coloured finish.
having a color similar to that of metal
The car was painted in a stunning metallic-colored finish..
thin metal layer added on a surface for protection or decoration
The tools received a metallic coating to prevent rust and wear.
surface appearance of an object that looks shiny like metal
The car's metallic finish sparkled in the sunlight.
seeming like metal, especially in luster or feel
The paint gave the statue a metallic-looking finish.
chemical bond in metals with free-moving electrons
A metallic bond holds the atoms together in copper.
sealing material made of metal for mechanical systems
The engineer replaced the old seal with metallic gland packing.
shiny paint containing tiny particles that make surfaces look like metal
He chose metallic paint for his car to give it a brighter finish.
metallic salt of a fatty acid used in cosmetics
The lipstick contains metallic soap for smooth application.
Origin of metallic
Latin, metallum (metal) + -icus (pertaining to)
Terms with metallic included in their meaning
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sound
strike objects to produce a loud metallic sound
sound
making a loud metallic noise
cause sound
cause objects to make a light, metallic sound
colors
bright metallic blue color
materials recovery
unwanted metallic pieces from production, fit for reuse
decoration
decorative paper with a metallic appearance
visual design
pale green with a metallic silver tint
sound
series of loud metallic noises
move
operate or move making a metallic sound
sound
loud metallic noise or repeated ringing sound
instrument
produce a deep metallic bell sound
hobby or activity
search for metallic objects using a metal detector
metallic shade
color resembling that of steel
sound
make a rattling metallic sound
sound
cause something to make a metallic sound
music
make a light metallic sound like a small bell
sound quality
having a thin, metallic sound
ornament
shiny metallic strips or threads used for decoration
flavor
having a metallic taste
audio tone
sound lacking richness, with a thin metallic quality
sound
low-pitched, metallic ringing sound
audio
strike a chime, producing a deep metallic ring
periodic table
metallic element Ti, number 22, valued for strong alloy-making
chemistry
group of metallic elements in group two of the periodic table
Examples of metallic in a sentence
She wore a dress with a metallic sheen to the party. The car had a metallic finish that gleamed. Her nails were painted in a metallic shade. The metallic clang startled everyone in the room. Her voice had a metallic ring that was unsettling. The soup tasted metallic after sitting in the old pan.
He noticed a metallic flavour in the canned beans. She chose a metallic for her nail polish. The artist used a metallic in his painting.
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- French:métallique, couleur métallique, ...
- German:metallisch, Metallicfarbe, ...
- Italian:di metallo, metallizzato, ...
- Spanish:metálico, color metálico, ...
- Portuguese:metálico, cor metálica, ...
- Chinese:金属的, 金属色, ...
- Japanese:金属製の, メタリック, ...
- Arabic:مَعْدَنِيّ, لامع كالمعدن, ...
- Hebrew:מַתַּכְתִּי, מֶטָלִיק, ...
- Russian:металлический, металлик, ...
- Ukrainian:металевий, металік, ...
- Hindi:धात्विक, चमकदार, ...
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