Associations to the word «Metallic»

Pictures for the word «Metallic»

Wiktionary

METALLIC, adjective. Made of, appearing to be made of, resembling, or related to metal.
METALLIC, noun. A metallic color
METALLIC BOND, noun. (chemistry) a chemical bond in which mobile electrons are shared over many nuclei; this leads to electrical conduction
METALLIC BONDS, noun. Plural of metallic bond
METALLIC WATERPROOFING, noun. (construction) finely graded iron particles combined with an oxidizing catalyst. When mixed with water (or water, cement and sand), the finely distributed particles expand, creating a waterproof layer that becomes part of the surface to which it is applied.

Dictionary definition

METALLIC, noun. A fabric made of a yarn that is partly or entirely of metal.
METALLIC, noun. A yarn made partly or entirely of metal.
METALLIC, 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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