metalline
/ˈmɛtəlaɪn/
adjective
- Relating to or resembling metal; having the qualities of metal, such as hardness, shine, or sound.
- Her voice had a strange, metalline quality that echoed in the empty hall.
- The old bridge had a metalline gleam under the morning sun.
- The sculptor chose a metalline finish for the statue to make it look like polished steel.
- Containing or yielding metal; metallic in composition.
- The miners discovered a rich metalline vein deep in the mountain.
- The soil near the volcano has a high metalline content, making it unsuitable for farming.
- This region is known for its metalline ores, especially copper and tin.
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