Definitions for Metallic
məˈtæl ɪkmetal·lic

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:2.3 / 3 votes

1. metallicnoun

   a fabric made of a yarn that is partly or entirely of metal

2. metallicadjective

   a yarn made partly or entirely of metal

3. metallic, metal(a)adjective

   containing or made of or resembling or characteristic of a metal

   "a metallic compound"; "metallic luster"; "the strange metallic note of the meadow lark, suggesting the clash of vibrant blades"- Ambrose Bierce

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1. Metallicadjective

   (Chem.) Of, pertaining to, or characterized by, the essential and implied properties of a metal, as contrasted with a nonmetal or metalloid; conductive of electricity; basic; forming positive ions in solution; antacid.

WiktionaryRate this definition:1.7 / 3 votes

1. metallicnoun

   A metallic color

2. metallicadjective

   Made of, appearing to be made of, resembling, or related to metal.

3. Etymology: From metallicus, from metallum.

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1. metallic

   Metallic refers to anything related to or possessing characteristics of metals, such as a hard, shiny, malleable, fusible, and ductile substance typically characterized by its high thermal and electrical conductivity. This term can apply to physical objects, traits, or qualities. For example, a metallic sound is sharp or harsh like metal, and a metallic color mimics the gleaming luster of a polished metal surface.

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1. Metallicadjective

   of or pertaining to a metal; of the nature of metal; resembling metal; as, a metallic appearance; a metallic alloy

2. Metallicadjective

   of, pertaining to, or characterized by, the essential and implied properties of a metal, as contrasted with a nonmetal or metalloid; basic; antacid; positive

3. Etymology: [L. metallicus, fr. metallum: cf. F. mtallique. See Metal.]

Editors ContributionRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. metallic

   A color like the feel of metal.

   There are various types of metallic paint for cars and for other purposes.

   
   

   Submitted by MaryC on January 31, 2020  

EntomologyRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Metallic

   having the appearance of metal: applied to a surface or color.

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How to pronounce Metallic?

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of Metallic in Chaldean Numerology is: 6

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of Metallic in Pythagorean Numerology is: 3

Examples of Metallic in a Sentence

1. Paris Match:

   One can hear cries of 'My God' in several languages, metallic banging can also be heard more than three times, perhaps of the pilot trying to open the cockpit door with a heavy object. Towards the end, after a heavy shake, stronger than the others, the screaming intensifies. Then nothing.

2. Abbie Hutty:

   The cool thing about the wheels is that they are fully metallic and give us the traction and grip of a rubber wheel without taking anything organic from earth. They will be able climb over rocks and also dig through deep sand.

3. John Zhu:

   Water is just like wine, the sources and minerals determine the taste, if the water has a lot of calcium, it tastes sweet and chalky. If it's rich in magnesium, it tastes metallic. If it contains sodium, it tastes salty.

4. Roxanne Spruance:

   Gold leaf doesn’t really have a taste other than being metallic.

5. Paris Match:

   Metallic banging can also be heard more than three times, perhaps of the pilot trying to open the cockpit door with a heavy object. Towards the end, after a heavy shake, stronger than the others, the screaming intensifies. Then nothing.

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=Metallic
2. ^ GCIDE
   https://gcide.gnu.org.ua/?q=Metallic
3. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Metallic
4. ^ ChatGPT
   https://chat.openai.com
5. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Metallic
6. ^ Entomology
   https://www.gutenberg.org/files/22748/22748-h/22748-h.htm#:~:text=Metallic