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Definitions

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

Adjective

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

   "metalline properties"

2. 2
   Impregnated with metallic salts; chalybeate.

   "metalline water"

Synonyms

All synonyms

metalmetallic

Etymology

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

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