metallic

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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

Astrolabes are metallic disks with multi-layered, interlocking components that were historically used to tell the time, map the stars, the direction of Mecca and the motion of the sky.

From BBC • 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

There is something coppery about it, a metallic smell mixed with the smell of urine and feces, when something, when somebody, is afraid.

From "Woodsong" by Gary Paulsen