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Metalline

adj, noun

Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    Relating to, or resembling, a metal; metallic.

    "metalline properties"

  2. 2
    Impregnated with metallic salts; chalybeate.

    "metalline water"

Noun
  1. 1
    A substance of variable composition, but resembling a soft, dark-coloured metal, used in the bearings of machines to reduce friction, and as a substitute for lubricants. dated, uncountable

Etymology

Etymology 1

From Middle English metallyne, from Middle French metalin and Latin metallinus. By surface analysis, metal + -ine.

Etymology 2

From Middle English metallyne, from Middle French metalin and Latin metallinus. By surface analysis, metal + -ine.

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