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

Instead of relying entirely on its thrusters, mission planners are taking advantage of Mars' gravitational pull to help guide the spacecraft toward its final destination, the unusual metallic asteroid Psyche.

From Science Daily • May 11, 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

The alternative, Red Ambience, drenches the car in a fathomless shade of garnet metallic.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 2, 2026

Leigh tapped her metallic nail on the tip of her chin and nodded slowly.

From "The Way to Rio Luna" by Zoraida Cordova