(n): any of the more than 100 known substances (of which 92 occur naturally) that cannot be separated into simpler substances and that singly or in combination constitute all matter
(n): a mixture containing two or more metallic elements or metallic and nonmetallic elements usually fused together or dissolving into each other when molten
(n): (chemistry) a substance consisting of two or more substances mixed together (not in fixed proportions and not with chemical bonding)
(v): cover with metal
(v): put a coat on; cover the surface of; furnish with a surface
(adj): vs. nonmetallic), metal(prenominal) -- (containing or made of or resembling or characteristic of a metal
(adj): consisting completely of metal
(adj): containing alum or aluminum
(adj): containing antimony
(adj): containing or yielding silver
(adj): containing gold
(adj): formed of two different metals or alloys; especially in sheets bonded together
(adj): made from or consisting of bronze
(adj): made from or covered with gold
(adj): resembling metal
(adj): made from or largely consisting of silver
(adj): thin and metallic in sound; lacking resonance
