metals

noun

a mixture containing two or more metallic elements or metallic and nonmetallic elements usually fused together or dissolving into each other when molten

any of several chemical elements that are usually shiny solids that conduct heat or electricity and can be formed into sheets etc.

verb

cover with metal

adjective

containing or made of or resembling or characteristic of a metal

Roots

metallonmetal- · Greek · metal, mine

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