CEFR B1

metallic element

noun phrase

Meaning

A chemical element that typically has a shiny appearance, is a good conductor of heat and electricity, and is malleable and ductile.

Examples

The periodic table lists all known metallic elements.
Iron is a common metallic element found in many alloys.

Synonyms: metal, element, base metal, transition metal

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metallic element (B1)

noun phrase

Pronunciation: mɛˈtælɪk ˈɛləmənt

Definition

A chemical element that typically has a shiny appearance, is a good conductor of heat and electricity, and is malleable and ductile.

Examples

The periodic table lists all known metallic elements.
Iron is a common metallic element found in many alloys.
Scientists are researching new applications for rare metallic elements.

Synonyms of metallic element

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Antonyms of metallic element

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