metallic

present participle of metal

Alternative form of metallism

An alloy of tin with copper and antimony, somewhat like pewter.

The hobby of using a metal detector to hunt for buried coins or archaeological artifacts.

A hand-held device that uses electromagnetic induction to detect buried metal.

Alternative form of coordination compound

(sciences, countable) Any metal that has a specific gravity greater than about 5, especially one, such as lead, that is poisonous and may be a hazard in the environment.

A rare metallic chemical element of high economic value, such as gold and platinum.

(chemistry) a chemical bond in which mobile electrons are shared over many nuclei; this leads to electrical conduction