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Definition

noun. any of several chemical elements that are usually shiny solids that conduct heat or electricity and can be formed into sheets

Example Sentence

The transmutation of base metals into gold proved to be impossible.

Synonyms

metallic element; iron; steel

Antonyms

plastic

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Rhymes

  • kettles
  • metal's
  • metals
  • metals'
  • nettles
  • petals
  • settles
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