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- [met-l]
- /ˈmɛt l/
- /ˌʌnˈmɛtld /
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- [met-l]
- /ˈmɛt l/
Definitions of unmetalled word
- noun unmetalled 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 unmetalled 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 unmetalled an alloy or mixture composed wholly or partly of such substances, as brass. 1
- noun unmetalled an object made of metal. 1
- noun unmetalled formative material; stuff. 1
- noun unmetalled mettle. 1
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Origin of unmetalled
First appearance:
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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Parts of speech for Unmetalled
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preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
unmetalled popularity
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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