metallic

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Earlier attempts to solve this problem involved adding conductive materials such as carbon nanotubes or metallic particles to nail polish.

From Science Daily • Mar. 26, 2026

It also “vibe scented” a horror movie, creating a fragrance, distributed at screenings, that “captures the chilling, damp, metallic stillness of a nightmare that won’t let you escape,” according to the film’s press materials.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 17, 2026

Oil fires can also release sulphur and nitrogen oxides, which can form acids if they dissolve in rainwater, as well as other harmful hydrocarbons, metallic compounds and droplets of oil.

From BBC • Mar. 10, 2026

Mining stocks have benefited from the fact that data centers require more wire and other metallic products, sending metals prices higher.

From Barron's • Feb. 17, 2026

Lemon yellow with shiny silver handlebars, a flowered basket, and a metallic purple bicycle seat that sparkled in the sun.

From "Caterpillar Summer" by Gillian McDunn