A high-pressure discharge lamp that is enclosed in a quartz envelope containing metal halides (usually iodides), and produces high-efficacy white light.

any method of typesetting that involves injecting a molten metal alloy into a matrix to form a relief printing surface

Alternative spelling of bimetal strip

(inorganic chemistry) Alternative spelling of alkaline earth metal

(inorganic chemistry) Any of the elements of group II of the periodic table; they are low-density metals that react readily with water to form strongly basic hydroxides, and with many acids to form salts.

plural of alkaline earth metal

(chemistry) Any of several highly porous, crystalline substances having a cage structure of metal ions coordinated to organic compounds; they have an application in the bulk storage of gases such as hydrogen

Alternative form of put the pedal to the metal

(idiomatic) To press the gas pedal to the maximum extent. / (by extension) To exert maximum effort.

plural of heavy metal umlaut