metallic

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Albariño wine pairs well with cheeses, fish tacos, herbaceous salads—and, as Hemingway did, you can also drink it to wash away the faint metallic taste of oysters.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 6, 2026

If the asteroid truly represents the metallic interior of an early world, it could provide researchers with a rare opportunity to study material similar to what lies deep inside rocky planets such as Earth.

From Science Daily • May 26, 2026

Rare earths are a group of 17 metallic elements that have been described as the spice of manufacturing.

From Barron's • May 13, 2026

The metallic color is a signature part of his well-known “Infinite Regress” paintings, and it is often seen in Art Deco building details.

From Los Angeles Times • May 8, 2026

Her fingernails were metallic rainbows and pointed at the ends.

From "The Way to Rio Luna" by Zoraida Cordova