metal

Meanings

• noun

  A dense, malleable, and ductile element, typically a silver-white, lustrous, and hard substance that is a poor conductor of electricity and heat and is used in construction, tools, and various industrial processes.

  - "The car frame is made of metal."
  - "Metal is used to make pipes."
  - "The sculpture was made from various metals."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈmɛtəl/
   
   
   
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2. [ˈmɛ.ɾɫ̩]
   
   
   
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Antonyms

nonmetal

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with metal
javelin , heaven , leaven , gavelin , avelanche

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Homophones

Words having the same pronunciation but different meanings, origins, or spelling,

1. metal (English) : noun, element
   

2. metal (English) : verb, to coat with metal
   

3. metal (English) : adj, having a good conductivity of electricity
   

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Variants

List of all variants of metal that leads to same result
metal , metals , metaled , metaling , metalled , metalling , metal detector , metal detectors , alkali metal , alkali metals , alkaline earth , alkaline earth metal , bell metal , bell metals , Britannia metal , Britannia metals , death metal , death metals , expanded metal , expanded metals , heavy metal , heavy metals

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Etymology

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From Old English mētal, from metan, to mete (grind), from Proto-Germanic *metalan (source also of Old Norse mjöll, mjöthr, metla, and German Metall).

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Trivia

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1. Silver is the most reflective metal.

2. Gold is the most malleable metal.

3. Mercury is the only metal that is a liquid at room temperature.

4. Metals are good conductors of heat and electricity.

5. The strongest metal is tungsten.

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Related Concepts

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1. alloy: A substance made by mixing two or more metals or a metal and a nonmetal.

2. mineral: A naturally occurring inorganic substance having a definite chemical composition and a specific crystal structure.

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Culture

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Metal has been used since ancient times for various purposes, including making tools, weapons, and coins. In literature, metal is often used as a symbol of strength, durability, and resilience. In music, metal is a genre characterized by its heavy sound and aggressive lyrics.

How to Memorize "metal"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a dense, shiny substance that is used to make various objects and tools.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'metal' with strength and durability.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember that metals are used to make things that are strong and sturdy.

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