metal
noun [C or U] /ˈmet.əl/
/ˈmet̬-/ Definition
B1 a chemical element, such as iron or gold, or a mixture of such elements, such as steel, that is generally hard and strong, and through which electricity and heat can travel: Metal, paper, and glass can be recycled. Silver, gold, and platinum are precious metals. The wooden beam is reinforced with a metal plate.Metals and metalworkingChemical elements
(Definition of metal noun from the Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary & Thesaurus
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Synonyms and related words:
- beaten adjective
- blacksmith noun
- brass noun (METAL)
- bronze noun
- copper-bottomed adjective
- electroplate verb
- gild verb
- gilded adjective
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- hallmark verb
- heavy metal noun (METAL)
- lode noun
- magnetic adjective (OBJECT)
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