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metallic

me·tal·lic [ mə tállik ]


adjective 
Definition:
 
1. containing or being metal: made of, containing, or constituting metal or a metal

2. of metal: typical of a metal

3. shiny: shiny and highly reflective
a sports car with a metallic finish

4. tasting of metal: sharp and bitter to the taste
This water has a slightly metallic taste.

5. sounding like struck metal: like the sound of two metal objects knocking against each other

6. harsh-sounding: harsh and unpleasant in tone
speaking with a metallic edge to her voice


me·tal·li·cal·ly adverb
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