A substance of variable composition, but resembling a soft, dark-coloured metal, used in the bearings of machines to reduce friction, and as a substitute for lubricants.
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1
Relating to, or resembling, a metal; metallic.
metalline properties
2
Impregnated with metallic salts; chalybeate.
metalline water
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