metallic
adjective /məˈtæl.ɪk/Definition
› describes a sound, appearance, or taste that is like metal: a dull, metallic sound Beer from a can often has a metallic taste. Our new car is metallic blue.The state of matter › specialized consisting of, or partly consisting of, metal: Brass is a metallic alloy of copper and zinc.The state of matter
(Definition of metallic adjective from the Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary & Thesaurus
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Synonyms and related words:
- acid adjective (CHEMICAL)
- acidic adjective
- crystalline adjective (SHAPE)
- filtrate noun
- gritty adjective (SANDY)
- limy adjective
- liquid adjective (SUBSTANCE)
- liquid noun
- molten adjective
- non-flammable adjective
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- powdered adjective
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- runny adjective
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