metaling

met·al

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Definitions of metaling word

noun metaling any of a class of elementary substances, as gold, silver, or copper, all of which are crystalline when solid and many of which are characterized by opacity, ductility, conductivity, and a unique luster when freshly fractured. 1
noun metaling Chemistry. such a substance in its pure state, as distinguished from alloys. an element yielding positively charged ions in aqueous solutions of its salts. 1
noun metaling an alloy or mixture composed wholly or partly of such substances, as brass. 1
noun metaling an object made of metal. 1
noun metaling formative material; stuff. 1
abbreviation METALING mettle. 1

before 1250

One of the 11% oldest English words

1250-1300; Middle English (< Old French) < Latin metallum quarry, metal < Greek métallon mine, quarry, metal

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A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 98% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".

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