American English pronunciation
How to pronounce metal
IPA transcription: ['mɛtəl]
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Noun
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any of several chemical elements that are usually shiny solids that conduct heat or electricity and can be formed into sheets etc.
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a mixture containing two or more metallic elements or metallic and nonmetallic elements usually fused together or dissolving into each other when molten
“brass is an alloy of zinc and copper”
Verb
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cover with metal
Adjective
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containing or made of or resembling or characteristic of a metal; ; ; - Ambrose Bierce
“a metallic compound”
“metallic luster”
“the strange metallic note of the meadow lark, suggesting the clash of vibrant blades”
Usage examples
- A wide range of body hammers are used in metalworking.
- The two musicians shared the same passion for epic and symphonic Heavy Metal.
- On the Metalliance Tour, Saint Vitus debuted a new song called "Blessed Night".
- Modern industries in Spandau include metal working, and chemical, and electrical factories.
- The position was eventually given to Lauri Porra from metal band Warmen.
- Oil refining, woodworking, metalworking, and the production of silk textiles are the main industries.
- The Gordon was a conventional two-bay fabric-covered metal biplane.
- The Celts were expert metalworkers, in gold, silver and bronze.
- The president of National Metal and Steel was Harry Faversham.
- It has the formula RbH and is an alkali metal hydride.