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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.
Pertaining to a metal; consisting of metal.
1.
Impregnated with metal; as metalline water.

Definition 2024


metalline

metalline

English

Noun

metalline (uncountable)

  1. (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)

  1. (chemistry) Relating to, or resembling, a metal; metallic.
    metalline properties
  2. Impregnated with metallic salts; chalybeate.
    metalline water


Italian

Noun

metalline f

  1. plural of metallina