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metal

[met-l] / ˈmɛt l /


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South America's second-biggest economy has produced almost no copper since 2018 but has massive untapped reserves of the metal, which is critical for the construction, renewable energy and AI sectors.

From Barron's • May 23, 2026

Most of the eating establishments that line this stretch of road are hidden behind metal shutters, and a trickle of people and cars pass through.

From BBC • May 22, 2026

It’s a treat for adults and children alike, especially considering how much her sculptures make you want to reach out and touch, testing if they truly are made of metal.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 22, 2026

These compounds feature a metal atom positioned between two carbon rings, giving them a distinctive "sandwich" structure.

From Science Daily • May 22, 2026

As he undid it, I heard the metal scraping on leather.

From "The Brightwood Code" by Monica Hesse




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