dictionary.pt

metallic

adjective/mɨ.ˈta.li.ku/medium

me·tá·li·co

Definition

Relating to, made of, or having the characteristics of a metal (shine, conductivity, etc.).
The lamp gave off a cold, metallic light.
He complained of a metallic taste in his mouth after the medication.
Common collocations
metallic soundmetallic colormetallic objectmetallic taste

Etymology

Do latim 'metallicus', por sua vez do grego 'metallikós'.

Related words