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metalline en · ADJ

Etymology

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

Meanings

  1. Relating to, or resembling, a metal; metallic.
    • metalline properties
  2. Impregnated with metallic salts; chalybeate.
    • metalline water

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metalline en · NOUN

Etymology

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

Meanings

  1. (dated, uncountable) 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.