metallic

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The Vienna research team, led by Markus Arndt and Stefan Gerlich, has now extended these quantum effects to much larger metallic nanoparticles for the first time.

From Science Daily • May 11, 2026

Africa's exports to China are dominated by minerals and raw materials, such as crude oil and metallic ores.

From BBC • Apr. 30, 2026

A 1997 Kobe Bryant Metal Universe Precious Metal Gems rookie trading card with a metallic green background sold for a record amount.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 25, 2026

In the lower right of the steering wheel, the metallic, spring-loaded Manettino selector engages one of five drive modes, including Sport mode and Electronic Stability Control Off.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 18, 2026

Something of vengeance I had tasted for the first time; as aromatic wine it seemed, on swallowing, warm and racy: its after-flavour, metallic and corroding, gave me a sensation as if I had been poisoned.

From "Jane Eyre" by Charlotte Brontë