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Webster 1913 Edition
Metalline
Met′al-line
,Adj.
[Cf. F.
métallin
.] (Chem.)
(a)
Pertaining to, or resembling, a metal; metallic;
as,
. metalline
properties(b)
Impregnated with metallic salts; chalybeate;
as,
. metalline
water[R.]
Met′al-line
(? or ?)
, Noun.
(Chem.)
A substance of variable composition, but resembling a soft, dark-colored metal, used in the bearings of machines for obviating friction, and as a substitute for lubricants.
Webster 1828 Edition
Metalline
MET'ALLINE
,Adj.
1.
Impregnated with metal; as metalline water.Definition 2024
metalline
metalline
English
Noun
metalline (uncountable)
- (chemistry, dated) 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
metalline (comparative more metalline, superlative most metalline)
- (chemistry) Relating to, or resembling, a metal; metallic.
- metalline properties
- Impregnated with metallic salts; chalybeate.
- metalline water