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Term: Metallic

Part of Speech: Adjective

Senses:

Sense 1: Related to or resembling metal

Description: Metallic is used to describe something that is connected to, made of, or resembling metal.

Sample Sentence: The car's metallic paint shone brightly in the sunlight.

Sense 2: Having a quality similar to that of metal

Description: When referring to taste, smell, or sound, metallic means having a quality similar to that of metal.

Sample Sentence: The medicine left a metallic taste in her mouth.

Sense 3: Containing or producing metal

Description: Metallic can also describe something that contains or produces metal.

Sample Sentence: The factory emitted metallic fumes into the air.

Sense 4: Resembling the sound of metal

Description: When describing a sound, metallic means resembling the sound of metal.

Sample Sentence: The metal gate made a metallic clang when it closed.

Local Usage:

Description: Locally, metallic is commonly used to describe things having a shiny appearance or properties similar to metal.

Sample Sentence: The local artist uses metallic paints to create unique and eye-catching artwork.

Possible Related Products:

• Metallic Paints
• Metallic Finishes
• Metallic Fabrics