English Explanatory Dictionary

metalline

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. 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.
adj
  1. Relating to, or resembling, a metal; metallic.
  2. Impregnated with metallic salts; chalybeate.

Word forms

metalline more metalline most metalline

Etymology

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

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