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Submetallic

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Translation of "submetallic" into Russian

submetallic
Adjective
raiting
UK
/sʌb.məˈtæl.ɪk/
US
/sʌb.məˈtæl.ɪk/
submetallic
more submetallic Comp.
most submetallic Super.
The mineral had a submetallic luster.
Минерал имел субметаллический блеск.

Definitions

submetallic
Adjective
raiting
UK
/sʌb.məˈtæl.ɪk/
US
/sʌb.məˈtæl.ɪk/
Having a luster that is less than metallic but more than non-metallic, often appearing somewhat shiny or reflective.
The mineral had a submetallic sheen that caught the light in a subtle way.
Resembling or having qualities of a metal to a lesser degree; partially metallic.
The compound gives submetallic reflections under the microscope.

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