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metallic
adjective me·tal·lic \mə-ˈta-lik\
Definition of METALLIC
1
a : of, relating to, or being a metal b : made of or containing a metal c : having properties of a metal
2
: yielding metal
3
: resembling metal: as a : having iridescent and reflective properties <metallic paint> b : having an acrid quality like that of metal <the tea has a metallic taste>
4
a : having a harsh resonance : grating <a metallic voice> b : having an impersonal or mechanical quality <a metallic smile>
— me·tal·li·cal·ly \-li-k(ə-)lē\ adverb
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First Known Use of METALLIC
15th century
METALLIC Defined for Kids
metallic
adjective me·tal·lic \mə-ˈta-lik\
Definition of METALLIC for Kids
1
: relating to, being, or resembling a metal <a metallic color>
2
: containing or made of metal <metallic objects>
3
: having a harsh sound <a metallic noise>
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metallic
adjective me·tal·lic \mə-ˈtal-ik\
Medical Definition of METALLIC
1
: of, relating to, or being a metal
2
: made of or containing a metal
3
: having properties of a metal
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