metal (A2)
noun
Pronunciation: /ˈmɛtl/
Definition
A hard, shiny material that conducts electricity and heat. It is often used to make tools, buildings, and vehicles.
Examples
Iron is a common metal.
The bridge was made of strong metal.
She wore a necklace made of precious metal.
How to Use metal
- metal detector (collocation)
- A device used to find metal objects. — "He used a metal detector on the beach."
- metal fatigue (collocation)
- The weakening of metal due to repeated stress. — "Engineers must account for metal fatigue."
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