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metal
1[ met-l ]
noun
- any of a class of elementary substances, as gold, silver, or copper, all of which are crystalline when solid and many of which are characterized by opacity, ductility, conductivity, and a unique luster when freshly fractured.
- Chemistry.
- such a substance in its pure state, as distinguished from alloys.
- an element yielding positively charged ions in aqueous solutions of its salts.
- an alloy or mixture composed wholly or partly of such substances, as brass.
- an object made of metal.
- formative material; stuff.
- Printing.
- the state of being set in type.
- molten glass in the pot or melting tank.
- British. road metal.
verb (used with object)
- to furnish or cover with metal.
- British. to pave or surface (a road) with broken stone.
metal.
2abbreviation for
- metallurgical.
- metallurgy.
metal
1/ ˈ³¾É›³ÙÉ™±ô /
noun
- any of a number of chemical elements, such as iron or copper, that are often lustrous ductile solids, have basic oxides, form positive ions, and are good conductors of heat and electricity
- an alloy, such as brass or steel, containing one or more of these elements
- printing type made of metal
- the substance of glass in a molten state or as the finished product
- short for road metal
- informal.short for heavy metal
- navy
- the total weight of projectiles that can be shot by a ship's guns at any one time
- the total weight or number of a ship's guns
- Also calledheavy element astronomy any element heavier than helium
- heraldry gold or silver
- plural the rails of a railway
adjective
- made of metal
verb
- to fit or cover with metal
- to make or mend (a road) with road metal
metal.
2abbreviation for
- metallurgical
- metallurgy
metal
/ ³¾Ä•³Ù′l /
- Any of a large group of chemical elements, including iron, gold, copper, lead, and magnesium, that readily become cations and form ionic bonds , having relatively free valence electrons (electrons in the outer shells). Metals are generally good conductors of electricity because of the freedom of their valence electrons. Metals generally conduct heat well, and in solid form are relatively malleable and ductile compared to other solids. They are usually shiny and opaque. All metals except mercury are solid at room temperature.
- An alloy, such as steel or bronze, made of two or more metals.
- In astronomy, any atom except hydrogen and helium.
- Small stones or gravel, mixed with tar to form tarmac for the surfacing of roads.
Derived Forms
- ˈ³¾±ð³Ù²¹±ô-ËŒ±ô¾±°ì±ð, adjective
Other ˜yÐÄvlog Forms
- ³¾±ð³Ùa±ô·±ô¾±°ì±ð adjective
- ³Ü²Ô·³¾±ð³Ùa±ô±ð»å adjective
- ³Ü²Ô·³¾±ð³Ùa±ô±ô±ð»å adjective
˜yÐÄvlog History and Origins
Origin of metal1
˜yÐÄvlog History and Origins
Origin of metal1
Usage
Example Sentences
South Africa, which exports metals and cars to the US, believes this spells the end of Agoa.
The rats can check an area the size of a tennis court in about 30 minutes, the charity says, whereas a human with a metal detector might take four days to clear the same land.
The Forest of Dean-based firm makes metal moulds that are used to create plastic sections of airplane seats.
The next chapter in the history of the 5 Star Bar will be led by Dice, a veteran of the local DIY punk and metal scenes.
In Kfar Kila, there was almost nothing left standing, and yellow Hezbollah flags dotted the huge piles of broken concrete and twisted metal.
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