metallicity en · NOUN
Etymology
Etymology tree English metallic Proto-Indo-European *-teh₂ Proto-Indo-European *-ts Proto-Indo-European *-teh₂ts Latin -itāsder. Old French -itebor. Middle English -ite English -ity English metallicity From metallic + -ity.
Meanings
- The quality or state of being metallic.
- The abundance of elements heavier than helium in stars as a result of nucleosynthesis.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| metallicities | Number=Plur | lexicographic |