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metalline

The correct spelling is metalline.

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noun

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The correct spelling is metalline. A substance of variable composition, but resembling a soft, dark-coloured metal, used in the bearings of machines to reduce friction, and as a substitute for lubricants. For example: "metalline properties"

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metalline properties

metalline water

Meanings

noun

  1. 1.A substance of variable composition, but resembling a soft, dark-coloured metal, used in the bearings of machines to reduce friction, and as a substitute for lubricants.

adjective

  1. 1.Relating to, or resembling, a metal; metallic.
  2. 2.Impregnated with metallic salts; chalybeate.

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